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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Niskayuna, NY vs Binghamton, NY

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Niskayuna?
- Binghamton housing costs are 68.8% less expensive than Niskayuna housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Niskayuna?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 4.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Niskayuna.

Things to do in Niskayuna?
Niskayuna, NY is a town located in Schenectady County with a population of about 21,000 people. It offers an abundance of recreational activities for families such as golf courses, parks, swimming pools and hiking trails. It also features several educational institutions including Union College and Proctors Theater.

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.

 Niskayuna, NYBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$117,415  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$410,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.02  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews
Marg · 
Cute Underrated little city with room to grow
Over 4 years ago

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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Snow · Binghamton, NY
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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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Rachael · Vestal, NY
Binghamton is the worst!
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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