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Retirement Living In Greater Binghamton - New York


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Area Description

Greater Binghamton (Broome County is located at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. The river valley landscape make for 4 season of natural beauty. Our community is rich in scenic beauty, enchanting villages, and lively cities. We have a growing "foodie" scene with many restaurants using locally sourced food and also have an emerging carft beverage scene. You’ll feel the pulse of big city life, but with a definite upstate appeal. You'll discover a great cultural vibrancy with strong performing and visual arts options. Affordable housing, great shopping and outdoor recreation make us a great choice for a healthy and active retirement.

Includes Cities/Towns: Bible School Park, Binghamton, Castle Creek, Chenango Bridge, Chenango Forks, Conklin, Endicott, Glen Aubrey, Harpursville, Johnson City, Kirkwood, Lisle, Maine, Port Crane, Vestal, Whitney Point, Windsor.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    FPHL Hockey (Binghamton Blackbears), AA Baseball (Binghamton Rumble Ponies), Champions Tour golfers (Dick’s Sporting Goods Open), USTA Tennis (Binghamton Tennis Challenger), ABA (Binghamton Bulldogs), PBLA (Binghamton Bombers), and over a dozen top quality golf courses await the sports enthusiast. Parks, campgrounds, hiking & biking trails are sure to please any outdoor fans.

Cultural Activities


Culturally we offer art galleries & studios, the Tri-Cities Opera, Binghamton Symphony, traveling & repertory theatre & much more. Cultural attractions in the area include: the Roberson Museum & Science Center, The Bundy Arts & Victorian Museum, the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park, the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, the Phelps Mansion Museum, Candyland at the Candle Factory, Cider Mill and Antique Row. From Memorial Day through Labor Day you can take a spin on one of our 6 antique carousels – the largest collection in the world!

Public transportation


BC Transit

Medical Facilities


Lourdes Hospital (part of Ascension Health), United Health Services (Binghamton General and Wilson hospitals), and medical centers.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Greater Binghamton, New York?

For those of you that retire in Greater Binghamton, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 20's and highs in the mid 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 10's. You may have a few days below 0°. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Greater Binghamton! Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Greater Binghamton such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Greater Binghamton! Assume a few days of snow with a few days of snow remaining on the ground.

Summertime in Greater Binghamton is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.

If you retire in Greater Binghamton, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  13 F°  22 F°  31 F°
 Feb  15 F°  25 F°  34 F°
 Mar  23 F°  33 F°  43 F°
 Apr  34 F°  45 F°  56 F°
 May  44 F°  56 F°  68 F°
 Jun  53 F°  64 F°  76 F°
 Jul  57 F°  69 F°  80 F°
 Aug  56 F°  67 F°  79 F°
 Sep  48 F°  60 F°  71 F°
 Oct  38 F°  48 F°  59 F°
 Nov  29 F°  38 F°  47 F°
 Dec  20 F°  28 F°  36 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  30  5
 Feb  0  26  3
 Mar  0  25  0
 Apr  0  13  0
 May  0  2  0
 Jun  0  0  0
 Jul  1  0  0
 Aug  1  0  0
 Sep  0  0  0
 Oct  0  9  0
 Nov  0  19  0
 Dec  0  28  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  15  16 %
 Feb  2 "  12  17 %
 Mar  3 "  13  23 %
 Apr  4 "  13  33 %
 May  4 "  13  44 %
 Jun  4 "  13  55 %
 Jul  4 "  12  59 %
 Aug  4 "  11  59 %
 Sep  4 "  11  52 %
 Oct  4 "  12  41 %
 Nov  3 "  14  31 %
 Dec  3 "  14  22 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  19 "  23  11
 Feb  14 "  20  9
 Mar  12 "  13  6
 Apr  3 "  2  2
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  1 "  0  0
 Nov  5 "  4  4
 Dec  14 "  15  8


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Cost of Living for Greater Binghamton, NY

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Senior Assistance in Greater Binghamton, NY

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What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Greater Binghamton Offer For Retirees?

The United Way has a volunteer network with several options for participation.

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