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What are the crime rate and median income in Broome County, New York?
Broome County averaged 2.4 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 35% lower than the New York rate (3.8). Median household income is $62,616 and the unemployment rate was 4.5% in August 2026. About 197,378 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Broome County?
From 2021 through 2025, Broome County averaged 480 reported violent crimes a year, along with 3,796 property crimes. That is 2.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 35% lower than the New York rate (3.8), and 34% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 19.2 per 1,000, against 15.7 statewide. Aggravated assaults make up 72% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 5 homicide deaths a year in the county (2.4 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Broome County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 480 | 2.4 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 5 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 64 | 0.32 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 66 | 0.33 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 344 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 3,796 | 19.2 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 503 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,134 | 15.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 160 | 0.81 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (6 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Broome County?
Median household income is $62,616, 27% lower than the statewide figure ($85,974). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $154,900, and the median rent is $941 a month. 15.4% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,917 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Broome County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 197,378 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $62,616 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,900 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $941 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 18.5% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 15.4% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 31.0% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 64.5% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.2 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 3.4% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Broome County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Broome County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 5 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Broome County: Robintech, Inc./National Pipe Co., Tri-Cities Barrel Co., Inc., Vestal Water Supply Well 1-1, Colesville Municipal Landfill and Endicott Village Well Field. 3 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 23 high-hazard dams in Broome County. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 21 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Whitney Point Dam (95 ft) and Brandywine Creek Site 1 Dam (76 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
8 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 9,220 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Broome County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Tropical Storm 1, Flood 1, Snowstorm 1), not counting COVID-19. Of 64 community water systems, 5 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 10 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 1 pedestrian.
Is there road construction in Broome County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 14 highway work zones in Broome County (all active that day). Where crews are working: I-81, NY 434 and NY 17. 7 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Broome County?
Broome County has 54 public schools (2024-25) and 9 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 9 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 58 fire or EMS stations and 11 police or sheriff stations. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Chenango Valley State Park and Oquaga Creek State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Broome County
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Broome County, plus 24 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Fmk Karate LLC (Binghamton) and Walmart #1835 (Vestal).
Liquor stores
26 liquor stores are on the map in Broome County: 116 Liquor And Wine (Binghamton), C & D Liquors (Binghamton), Crane's Liquor Store (Deposit), Day Hollow Wine & Liquor (Endicott), Downtown Discount Liquors (Binghamton), Eastside Wine & Liquor (Binghamton), Johnson City Liquor & Wine (Johnson City), Lane's Wines & Spirits (Binghamton) and 18 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Broome County on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Broome County?
Broome County averaged 480 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.4 per 1,000 residents, 35% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 19.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Broome County?
$62,616 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Broome County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,917 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Broome County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Broome County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Are there Superfund sites in Broome County?
EPA lists 5 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Broome County: Robintech, Inc./National Pipe Co., Tri-Cities Barrel Co., Inc., Vestal Water Supply Well 1-1, Colesville Municipal Landfill and Endicott Village Well Field. 3 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Broome County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 14 highway work zones in Broome County (all active that day). Where crews are working: I-81, NY 434 and NY 17. 7 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Broome County?
9 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Broome County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chenango County | 46,321 | 0.69 | $62,948 |
| Cortland County | 46,246 | 1.6 | $70,418 |
| Delaware County | 44,487 | 0.53 | $63,337 |
| Susquehanna County, PA | 38,219 | 0.82 | $68,487 |
| Tioga County | 47,864 | 0.65 | $72,739 |
| Wayne County, PA | 51,262 | 0.83 | $62,381 |
More: New York statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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