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Mineola, NY vs Binghamton, NY

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Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Mineola?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 5.8 years younger than in Mineola.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Mineola?
- Binghamton housing costs are 80.7% less expensive than Mineola housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Mineola?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 14.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mineola.

Things to do in Mineola?
Mineola, NY is a vibrant city east of Garden City boasting a variety of landmarks including Herbert J. Douglas Memorial Park displaying its unique environment or Hempstead Lake State Park offering fun rides and tour opportunities; they organize vivid festivals like Mineola Street Fair each July.

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.

 Mineola, NYBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$113,571  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$664,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.37  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mineola    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

This neighborhood is a down to earth type of  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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