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Vestal, NY vs Binghamton, NY

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Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Vestal?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 5.7 years older than in Vestal.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Vestal?
- Binghamton housing costs are 39.3% less expensive than Vestal housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Vestal?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 1.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Vestal.

Things to do in Vestal?
Vestal, NY: Vestal is a thriving suburban town nestled between Binghamton and Elmira in upstate New York. The area boasts excellent schools as well as plenty of outdoor activities like ice skating at Cyndustries Ice Arena or cross-country skiing at Otseningo Park.

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.

 Vestal, NYBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$70,123  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$210,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.36  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Vestal    3 Reviews
Snow · Binghamton, NY
Beautiful place
Over 4 years ago

Vestal is the beautiful, elitist older sibling of West Binghamton (not the first ward, the actual west Bing, near Riverside area). The area is expensive compared to  More

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CC · Binghamton, NY
Great place
Over 6 years ago

Very nice area. I live in West Binghamton and Vestal is more like this area, but a bit more pricey.  More

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Megan · Vestal, NY
cheap
Over 18 years ago

Vestal is very safe and  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
Be Part of the Solution
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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