Just south of Binghamton's city limits, Binghamton Town offers a quieter, more rural alternative with larger lots. Homes are spread out along wooded roads, offering a sense of privacy while keeping schools and everyday errands close by. The area is also popular for attractions such as the Ross Park Zoo and the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier.
Homes are often set back on private driveways with generous lots and mature tree cover. “As you go farther outside the city limits, you get more of that rural [feel],” says Kevin O'Neill, a real estate professional with Warren Real Estate and more than 13 years of experience. Most homes were built between the late 1800s and early 1900s, though a handful of custom properties have been added over the past 25 years. Architectural styles vary, but ranch-style, split-level and Colonial Revival homes are most common. Privacy is a major draw, and larger parcels make it easy to add features like barns, workshops or pools. In the Park Terrace section of town, homes sit a bit closer together, offering a more suburban feel while still remaining quieter than city neighborhoods like the Far West Side.
Prices typically range from the lower $100,000s to the upper $500,000s, depending on size and features. “Prices are very reasonable in our area,” O’Neill says. “You probably get twice the home down here than you would in the New York [City] area.”
Binghamton Town is part of the Binghamton City School District. Kids may start at MacArthur Elementary before moving to West Middle. Teens attend the highly rated Binghamton High, which offers dual-enrollment courses for credit at SUNY Broome. Home of the Patriots, the boys’ basketball team won the Class AA state championship in 2025.
Ross Park Zoo has been a community fixture since 1875, drawing visitors with its historic carousel and diverse collection of animals, from arctic foxes and African penguins to red pandas and curlyhair tarantulas. Nearby, the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier offers a hands-on children’s museum, where interactive exhibits let kids explore interests such as comics, broadcast journalism and culinary arts. For a more outdoorsy escape, you can head to the Aqua-Terra Wilderness Area to hike through forests, fish for chain pickerel and try to spot blue jays and yellow-rumped warblers.
About 2 miles away, MacArthur Park offers tennis courts, baseball fields and a community pool, along with access to the Greater Binghamton Greenway for walking and cycling. “Part of it is overlooking the river, which is really nice,” O’Neill says.
Binghamton Town is mostly rural, but a small cluster of nearby shops and restaurants covers everyday needs. Nezuntoz Cafe is a morning go-to, serving organic coffee alongside bagels. Next door, Weis Markets makes grocery runs easy. For a casual meal, residents often head to locally owned spots such as:
Residents drive to get around Binghamton Town. Park Avenue connects with state Route 434, which leads downtown. UHS Binghamton General Hospital is about 2 miles away.
The Binghamton area holds many community events throughout the year, such as:
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Melissa Coolbaugh
WARREN REAL ESTATE (Vestal)
(607) 608-3465
66 Total Sales
2 in Binghamton Town
$149K - $325K Price Range
Kristi Frantellizzi
EXIT REALTY FRONT AND CENTER
(607) 357-8618
23 Total Sales
1 in Binghamton Town
$240,000 Price
Thomas Reid
EXIT REALTY HOMEWARD BOUND
(607) 414-6941
167 Total Sales
6 in Binghamton Town
$16K - $385K Price Range
Linda Kent
LINDA KENT REAL ESTATE, LLC
(607) 251-0233
68 Total Sales
1 in Binghamton Town
$585,000 Price
R. Karl Zandt
EXIT REALTY FRONT AND CENTER
(607) 304-3963
165 Total Sales
2 in Binghamton Town
$117K - $325K Price Range
Molly Nolan
CENTURY 21 NORTH EAST
(607) 309-5132
224 Total Sales
2 in Binghamton Town
$149K - $275K Price Range
$27,000
Large 1.7 acre lot in subdivision. Build your dream home and not be on top oif your neighbor. Wooded lot. Easy access to Binghamtonm Vestal, Johnson City for shopping and entertainment. Also near Binghamton General Hospital, Lourdes and Wilson Memorial.
Julia Strahle-Tatum City Lights Country Roads Realty
$1,095 per month
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