The Town FilesBroome County, New York
197,378 people. The median home is worth $154,900 (typical New York town: $217,700) and the median household earns $62,616.
Towns in Broome County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union | 56,138 | $149,900 | $61,713 | 41.4 |
| Binghamton | 47,969 | $124,800 | $45,578 | 35.9 |
| Vestal | 29,313 | $193,500 | $83,012 | 26.3 |
| Johnson City | 15,343 | $117,100 | $56,283 | 40.7 |
| Endicott | 13,667 | $121,800 | $47,290 | 36.4 |
| Endwell | 11,762 | $173,300 | $82,726 | 44.4 |
| Chenango | 10,959 | $172,000 | $86,646 | 41.0 |
| Binghamton University | 7,261 | — | — | 19.5 |
| Fenton | 6,429 | $143,900 | $73,162 | 38.5 |
| Windsor | 5,804 | $182,800 | $72,956 | 47.0 |
| Kirkwood | 5,481 | $157,000 | $58,588 | 44.3 |
| Maine | 5,168 | $156,100 | $69,115 | 57.1 |
| Dickinson | 5,100 | $147,400 | $77,864 | 42.7 |
| Conklin | 5,008 | $131,500 | $66,356 | 49.6 |
| Colesville | 4,868 | $134,800 | $61,317 | 37.2 |
| Binghamton | 4,617 | $222,300 | $105,345 | 49.2 |
| Chenango Bridge | 2,884 | $168,200 | $96,250 | 35.9 |
| Triangle | 2,809 | $124,400 | $71,875 | 38.9 |
| Lisle | 2,691 | $116,800 | $69,375 | 37.8 |
| Barker | 2,509 | $128,600 | $64,348 | 40.2 |
People and housing
| Broome County | Typical New York town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $941 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $62,616 | $80,740 |
| Median age | 39.2 | 43.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.5% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
82,881 jobs in 2024, average pay $61,392 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,147 storm events in Broome County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Broome County has been included in 30 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| October 1, 2018 | Flood | DR-4397: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).