How long is the commute from Binghamton University, NY?

Name: Commute and cars in Binghamton University, NY, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Binghamton University, NY take an average of 12.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

29.8% of workers drive alone to work.

3.5% take public transportation.

28.5% of workers walk to work.

32.9% work from home.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 12.2 minutes (±1.9)
Public transportation: 3.5%
Work from home: 32.9%

How people in Binghamton University get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Binghamton University	Broome County	New York	United States
Drove alone	29.8% (±7.5 points)	72.7%	48.8%	68.8%
Carpooled	1.8% (±2.1 points)	8.7%	6.3%	8.5%
Public transportation	3.5% (±3.2 points)	2.6%	21.6%	3.2%
Walked	28.5% (±8.7 points)	4.3%	5.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	3.4% (±2.8 points)	2.2%	2.8%	2.0%
Worked from home	32.9% (±9.3 points)	9.6%	14.9%	15.1%

In Binghamton University, the average commute is lower than in Broome County (19.6 minutes).

It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Binghamton University, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Broome County (2.6%).

It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Broome County, Binghamton University ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 411 of 422.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Binghamton University

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Binghamton University	Broome County	New York	United States
No vehicle	—	13.5%	29.2%	8.4%
1 vehicle	—	37.7%	33.6%	33.1%
2 vehicles	—	34.5%	25.4%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	—	14.3%	11.8%	21.9%

Working from home and internet access in Binghamton University

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Binghamton University	Broome County	New York	United States
Workers working from home	32.9% (±9.3 points)	9.6% (±0.8 points)	14.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	—	93.3% (±0.8 points)	94.7% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	—	89.8% (±0.9 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

Average commute in places near Binghamton University

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Binghamton University
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Binghamton University	—	12.2 minutes (±1.9)	—
Village of Johnson City	2.5 mi	16.5 minutes (±1.7)	Higher
Binghamton	3.1 mi	19.0 minutes (±1.4)	Higher
Endwell	3.7 mi	16.1 minutes (±1.1)	Higher
Town of Dickinson (Broome County)	4.1 mi	17.1 minutes (±1.8)	Higher
Town of Union	4.1 mi	17.7 minutes (±0.8)	Higher
Village of Endicott	4.9 mi	20.0 minutes (±2.3)	Higher
Town of Binghamton	4.9 mi	18.3 minutes (±2.8)	Higher
Village of Port Dickinson	5.0 mi	21.7 minutes (±3.3)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Johnson City, NY (16.5 minutes), Binghamton, NY (19.0 minutes), Endwell, NY (16.1 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Broome County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Chenango Bridge	23.6 minutes (±7.3)
2	Endwell	16.1 minutes (±1.1)
3	Binghamton University	12.2 minutes (±1.9)

Binghamton University is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

It lies inside the Town of Vestal, whose figures include it.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Binghamton University

How long is the average commute in Binghamton University?

Workers who live in Binghamton University, NY take an average of 12.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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