As of September 2026, the typical home in the Binghamton metro costs $203,310 and typical rent is $1,610/month — a price-to-rent ratio of 11 and a gross rental yield of 9.5%. Binghamton scores 80/100 on the Star Score index, ranking #14 of 174 tracked US rental markets.
The Binghamton metro posts a price-to-rent ratio of 11 on a typical home value of $203,310 and typical rent of $1,610/month — a gross rental yield of 9.5% before expenses. Factor scores below show how it stacks up on landlord law, taxes, growth and risk.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value (ZHVI) | $203,310 |
| Typical rent (ZORI) | $1,610/mo |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 11 |
| Gross rental yield | 9.5% |
| Star Score | 80/100 ★★★★☆ |
| Rank among tracked markets | #14 of 174 |
| Factor | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Gross yield | 100 | 35% |
| Entry price (vs $100K reference budget) | 98 | 15% |
| Landlord-friendliness | 30 | 15% |
| Equity growth | 95 | 15% |
| Property-tax drag (inverted) | 31 | 10% |
| Climate & insurance risk (inverted) | 80 | 10% |
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National rule-of-thumb renovation costs (2026, per square foot) applied to a typical ~1,400 sq ft single-family in this market — every house differs, so treat these as planning ranges, not bids:
| Scope | $/sq ft | Typical house |
|---|---|---|
| Paint & refresh (cosmetic light) | $15–25 | $21K–35K |
| Cosmetic full (floors, kitchen refresh, baths) | $25–45 | $35K–63K |
| Full renovation (systems + finishes) | $45–75 | $63K–105K |
| Gut / structural | $75–120 | $105K–168K |
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Binghamton scores 80/100 on the Star Score index (#14 of 174 tracked markets), with a gross rental yield of 9.5% at September 2026 prices. It suits investors prioritizing cash flow over appreciation.
11 — the typical home value ($203,310) divided by a year of typical rent ($1,610/month × 12). Ratios under about 15 generally favor buying and landlording.
With a typical home at $203,310 and rent of $1,610/month (9.5% gross yield), Binghamton suits the BRRRR strategy well: entry prices leave room to buy below market, renovate, and refinance without trapping capital.
Typical asking rent in the Binghamton metro is $1,610 per month as of September 2026, per Zillow's Observed Rent Index.