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West Side

West Side

Neighborhood in Binghamton, New York

Broome County 13905

$162,648 Average Value
$76 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

Residential streets near the river

With the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers to its southeast, the West Side of Binghamton sits along the water and a bridge away from the city’s downtown. It’s dotted with locally-owned restaurants and consists mostly of residential streets, but those who live there aren’t short of things to do or places to go. "There's a lot on the west side of Binghamton,” says Keith Arnold, a licensed real estate salesperson with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. “Recreation Park is probably the biggest thing. There's a hospital, a little plaza, a bar there and some shopping. It's a residential community with a few parks sprinkled here and there.” George F. Johnson Recreation Park is complemented by several other green spaces and trails, while the homes in the West Side are mostly older, historic properties. The Roberson Museum & Science Center and the Bundy Museum of History and Art offer exhibits that dive into the history of the area.

Local residents enjoying a walk across the Susquehanns River in the West Side community.
Local residents enjoying a walk across the Susquehanns River in the West Side community.
Residents of the community love a sunny day at the Recreation Park pool.
Residents of the community love a sunny day at the Recreation Park pool.
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Dining options from breakfast to late-night grub

That Coffee Place is a local favorite for residents to start their day with an espresso, French toast or other items on the menu. They can end the day at the Belmar Pub & Grill, less than half a mile up around the corner on Main Street. The bar prides itself on the “Belmar Burger” and offers delivery. Thai Time is closer to the river and serves up traditional fare. Shopping is primarily found outside of the West Side and Binghamton as a whole, with a Walmart in nearby Johnson City and a Target six miles away in Vestal. For grocery shoppers, Wegmans’ shelves sit roughly four miles northwest of the neighborhood, and more dining and shopping options are located across the river in downtown Binghamton.

Locals in the West Side community love meeting up and relaxing at Belmar Pub & Grill.
Locals in the West Side community love meeting up and relaxing at Belmar Pub & Grill.
The Courtside Bar & Grill is said to have some of the best wings in the West Side community.
The Courtside Bar & Grill is said to have some of the best wings in the West Side community.
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Local museums and sports

Within the West Side, the Roberson Museum & Science Center has exhibits permanent and temporary. Some permanent showcases highlight the Native American tribes of the area and various flora and fauna of the region, and there’s also a large model train display incorporating the “Triple Cities” into its layout. Farther west, the Bundy Museum of History and Art has a collection of memorabilia commemorating The Twilight Zone and its creator Rod Serling, who was a Binghamton native. The city also holds Restaurant Week, highlighting its local culinary creators and dining establishments, every year. To cheer on local sports teams, residents head to Mirabito Field to see the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, the AA baseball affiliate of the New York Mets, play.

The Robertson Museum & Science Center has an train set that is unmatched and a sight to see.
The Robertson Museum & Science Center has an train set that is unmatched and a sight to see.
Welcome to Mirabito Field in the West Side community, home of the Rumble Ponies.
Welcome to Mirabito Field in the West Side community, home of the Rumble Ponies.
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Century-old homes and student housing

Many homes in the West Side date to before 1925. The soaring roof peaks and turrets of Victorian homes are among the most common architecture in the neighborhood, though some American Foursquare and colonial houses sit on the streets of the West Side as well. Prices typically range from around $100,000 to $250,000. Binghamton University was founded nearly 80 years ago, and its expansion has impacted the residential landscape of the West Side. “A majority of the students that are off-campus tend to reside on the west side of Binghamton,” Arnold says, adding that recent changes to zoning laws have changed the area’s definition of what a family is: the changes mean four or more college students that aren’t related can’t live together in certain residential areas.

Rare homes like this Victorian home represent a piece of the West Side communities history.
Rare homes like this Victorian home represent a piece of the West Side communities history.
Some of the American Foursquare homes in the West Side community are over 100 years old.
Some of the American Foursquare homes in the West Side community are over 100 years old.
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Parks with sports facilities and river views

The West Side sits between two of Binghamton’s most defining green spaces. To the west of the neighborhood, George F. Johnson Recreation Park has a pool, numerous tennis courts and two baseball diamonds, as well as a carousel and bandstand. To the east, across the Memorial Bridge, residents can take in river views at Confluence Park, which is located where the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers meet. The Binghamton River Walk, a paved trail, also runs up the eastern banks of the Chenango from Confluence Park. Within the neighborhood, Walnut Street Park has a looping path and playground on the north side, and nearby, the Mather Street Community Garden offers plot rentals.

Residents of the community love a sunny day at the Recreation Park pool.
Residents of the community love a sunny day at the Recreation Park pool.
The West Side community is lined with beautiful artwork along the Susquehanna River.
The West Side community is lined with beautiful artwork along the Susquehanna River.
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Multiple interstates spanning New York

Near the eastern edge of West Side, Front Street heads up the banks of the Susquehanna and eventually links with an interchange to Interstate 81. Motorists head north to Syracuse or northeast to the Albany area from there or Interstate 88, or take the portion of I-81 concurrent with Interstate 86 eastward to New York City (also designated Route 17 once I-86 ends near Windsor). Westbound of Binghamton, Route 17 links Binghamton and Johnson City with Endicott, the third of the “Triple Cities” region. Guthrie Lourdes Hospital is nearby for medical care with a riverside view, while BC Transit buses chug along Front and Main Streets. New York City is less than a 200-mile drive away.

West Side residents have access to many major highways that can take you all over the city.
West Side residents have access to many major highways that can take you all over the city.
Major highways in the West Side community run along side the Susquehanna River.
Major highways in the West Side community run along side the Susquehanna River.
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Standout organizations at Binghamton High School

Horace Mann Elementary School serves students up through fifth grade, which scores a C-plus with Niche. West Middle School follows, also receiving a C-plus rating and ranking in the top 40 most diverse middle schools statewide out of nearly 1,400. Binghamton High School garners a B rating, completing academic learning for Far West Side students. At Binghamton High, enrollment takes part in a host of clubs and organizations, and its dance team has taken home awards at national competitions.

Horace Mann Elementary School is an educational institution that serves K -5.
Horace Mann Elementary School is an educational institution that serves K -5.
West Middle School has a state of the art athletic field for the students to enjoy.
West Middle School has a state of the art athletic field for the students to enjoy.
Binghamton High School is educating the future leaders of tomorrow
Binghamton High School is educating the future leaders of tomorrow
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Transit

Airport

Ithaca Tompkins International

76 min drive

Bus

Bhs

Bus

Main & Chapin

Bus

Oak & Seminary

Bus

Oak & Leroy

Bus

Leroy & Chestnut

Bus

Riverside & Oak

Bus

Clinton & Front St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime West Side US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$213,750
Median Single Family Price
$149,000
Median Townhouse Price
$171,250
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$76
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Months of Supply
8.00
Median List Price
$209,949
Median Discount From 1st List Price
10%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
53%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
496
Median Year Built
1910
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,792
Below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,212
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,948
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
5,880
Median Age
30
Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$27,794
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,139

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.7%
College Graduates
27.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.1%
% Population in Labor Force
44.8%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
46''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

80 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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