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Merrick, NY vs Binghamton, NY

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Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Merrick?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 7.2 years younger than in Merrick.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Merrick?
- Binghamton housing costs are 82.4% less expensive than Merrick housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Merrick?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 22.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Merrick.

Things to do in Merrick?
Merrick is a village located in Nassau County New York with an estimated population around 22,000 people as of 2020. The town boasts several parks providing amenities like playgrounds and picnic facilities among other recreational activities for people to enjoy plus there are several shopping centers offering everything from small household items to large scale electronic items perfect for those looking to satisfy their retail needs .

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

 Merrick, NYBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$168,400  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$725,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time39.37  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Merrick    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

A great place to live and raise a family. Great schools, but the cost of living is getting out of control with the taxes and utilities. Probably relocating  More

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Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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