Southern Tier
Binghamton, New York
Binghamton is a city in Broome County, in New York's Southern Tier region, home to about 48,000 people as of the 2020 census.
Whether you're moving in or you've been here for years, the checks that matter most are the school district, the assessment and STAR, and — outside the cities — the well, the septic, and the flood map.
- Type
- City
- County
- Broome
- Region
- Southern Tier
- Population (2020)
- 47,969
Local Almanac
Notes in and around Binghamton
Short, sourced notes tied to this place, its county, or nearby communities.
This place · Money & Taxes
Binghamton Water Bills Have Online and City Hall Routes
Binghamton water and sewer bills can be paid online, but City Hall mail, box, and kiosk details still matter.
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Binghamton Property Taxes Now Route Through Broome County
City of Binghamton property and school tax questions should start with Broome County collection pages, not the old city treasurer route.
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Binghamton Starts at Two Rivers
The Chenango and Susquehanna confluence gives Binghamton a clear geographic origin and civic frame.
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Binghamton Still Rides on George Johnson's Carousels
Binghamton's public carousels turn industrial-era generosity into a playful civic identity that still shows up today.
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Broome DMV Visits Need the Binghamton-Endicott Timing Check
Broome County’s DMV page lists appointment, walk-in, testing, Real ID, and no-new-transaction timing for Binghamton and Endicott offices.
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Broome DMV Drop Boxes Keep Renewals Local
Broome County says DMV drop boxes are available around the county for local license and vehicle-registration renewal processing.
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Broome Tax Payments Depend on Which Collection Site Handles the Bill
Broome County Real Property explains current and delinquent tax collection roles for Oakdale Mall and county office locations.
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Kirkwood Is a Susquehanna River Border Town
Kirkwood's official history defines it by the north side of the Susquehanna River, the Pennsylvania border, and Binghamton's edge.
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Conklin's Castle Turns an Old House Into Civic Memory
Conklin's official site uses The Castle to connect town government, local history, and community-group space.
Read this note ->Property tax snapshot
Roughly $12–$33 per $1,000
Combined full-value rate — county + town/city + school district, per $1,000 of market value (FY2025). On a $300,000 home that's about $3,475–$9,773 a year before the STAR break.
A planning estimate, not a bill. Your exact rate depends on your school district and any village. Confirm with the assessor.
Statewide links
Statewide starting points.
Good to know
- • Your assessed value usually isn't your market value — ask for the equalization rate.
- • Register for STAR; new applicants generally receive a credit instead of an automatic exemption on the bill.
- • Outside the cities, check the well, the septic, and the FEMA flood map before you buy.
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Tax rates: NYS Dept of Taxation & Finance (ORPTS), Real Property Tax Rates and Levy Data by Municipality, data.ny.gov dataset iq85-sdzs. (FY2025). Population: U.S. Census 2020. Reviewed June 2026. Source data ->
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