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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
St. James, NY vs Binghamton, NY

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Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in St. James?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 10.2 years younger than in St. James.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or St. James?
- Binghamton housing costs are 78.4% less expensive than St. James housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or St. James?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 16.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of St. James.

Things to do in St. James?
St. James, NY is an inviting village northeast of Smithtown full of amazing places to explore like Blydenburgh County Park presenting its distinctive landscape or Lakeland County Park great for outdoor activities; their annual event St James Day brings people together with food and games every June.

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.

 St. James, NYBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$130,241  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$592,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.78  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for St. James    1 Reviews
michele · St. James, NY
st james, ny
Over 19 years ago

beautiful town, close to everything, excellent community relations and schools--- super high cost of living, housing and taxes! must make six figures to live here  More

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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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