Real Estate in Binghamton, New York — Homes for Sale 2026
Quick market snapshot (2025 → 2026)
Binghamton is a classic upstate New York college-and-hospital city with a housing market that is still more affordable than many larger New York metros. Median prices for single-family homes remain accessible for first-time buyers, while investors look to the area for steady rental demand from students, healthcare workers and regional employers.
Overall, the market has moved from long stagnation to moderate, steady appreciation. Price levels are not exploding, but good homes in good streets do not sit on the market for very long.
Pricing converted: from per square foot to per square meter
U.S. listings usually show dollars per square foot. Here are simplified, indicative bands for Binghamton:
| Segment | Price (per ft²) | Approx. price (per m²) |
|---|---|---|
| City-wide typical range | $105–$120 | ≈ $1,130–$1,290 |
| Higher-demand pockets (West / South Side) | $120–$135 | ≈ $1,290–$1,450 |
| More budget-friendly areas (First Ward / parts of Downtown) | $90–$105 | ≈ $970–$1,130 |
Conversion: 1 ft² = 0.092903 m² → multiply $/ft² by ≈ 10.76 to get $/m² (rounded).
Key neighborhoods for 2026 buyers and investors
For a simple, practical structure this site focuses on four areas within Binghamton that many buyers and investors consider first:
- West Side – classic, higher-demand residential area with character homes and more owner-occupants.
- South Side – river-adjacent residential pocket close to Downtown and bridges.
- First Ward – more budget-friendly, older housing stock, renovation and value-add opportunities.
- Downtown Binghamton – historic core, mixed-use, student and rental focused.
Neighborhood snapshot table (quick comparison)
Use this table as a starting point before jumping into each neighborhood’s dedicated page.
| Neighborhood | Typical median (rough) | Indicative price / m² | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side | ~$220k–$280k | ≈ $1,350–$1,550 | Higher-demand, character homes, stronger owner-occupancy. |
| South Side | ~$200k–$260k | ≈ $1,250–$1,500 | Residential, close to Downtown and river crossings. |
| First Ward | ~$150k–$210k | ≈ $1,050–$1,300 | Budget-friendly; older stock; renovation potential. |
| Downtown Binghamton | ~$150k–$220k | ≈ $1,050–$1,350 | Urban core; mixed-use; strong rental flavor. |
How to use this Binghamton overview
If you are a buyer, use this page to choose between quieter residential streets (West and South Side) and more affordable but rougher areas (First Ward and parts of Downtown). If you are an investor, focus on the trade‑off between low entry price and long‑term stability.
The next step is to open the dedicated pages for each neighborhood where we go into more detail on pricing, demand, block‑level differences and strategy.