Jackson scores higher on the Star Score index — 81 vs 80 — driven mainly by gross yield. Binghamton yields 9.5% gross on a $203,310 typical home; Jackson yields 8.3% on $212,335 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Binghamton | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $203,310 | $212,335 |
| Typical rent | $1,610 | $1,470 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 11 | 12 |
| Gross yield | 9.5% | 8.3% |
| Star Score | 80 | 81 |
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