The dense foliage that takes up much of Binghamton’s Ely Park neighborhood gives way to the massive Ely Park Golf Course in its center, where golfers hit the links during gorgeous-weather days to practice, send balls flying at the driving range or aim for par on the 18-hole complex. The sparse homes make for reserved, quiet properties, making Ely Park a retreat from the busier downtown and west side areas. “You have some houses up there and the golf course,” says Douglas Harrington, a licensed real estate salesperson with EXIT Realty. “Other than that, there’s not really much up there besides Legacy Bay.” The Legacy Bay townhouse community provides its residents with living space alongside the course less than a five-mile, semi-circular drive from its entrance. The golf facility and parts of the neighborhood sit on Mount Prospect; it’s more of a large hill than a mountain but rises over 1,400 feet above sea level and is a prominent feature of the hilly Binghamton landscape.
Otsiningo Park is a great morning walk area in Ely Park.
Ely Park neighborhood has so many green which gives a sense of freshness among locals.
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Music and hot air balloons fill the air at Otsiningo Park
Just east, Otsiningo Park hosts the annual Broome Bands Together Concert Series, which fills the summer air with music almost every Tuesday from June to August. Bands from the area and beyond take the stage during the run of performances. The park’s flagship event is the Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally in late summer, where crowds gather to savor Spiedies – cubes of meat that are skewered and grilled – and watch hot air balloons take to the skies. The festival and balloon rally has drawn over 100,000 people in a single year before. Seasonal celebrations also take place there later in the year, including a scarecrow contest, “trunk or treat” for Halloween and a Festival of Lights at Christmastime among the revelries. Residents can take part in a 5K race during the summer months, as Otsiningo is one of several venues for the 5K series.
Otsiningo Park in Ely park has several sculptors and stone monuments.
Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally's most awaited moments are when the hot air aloons are in the air.
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Ely Park Golf Course offers games, practice and more
At Union Park, residents shoot hoops or play tennis; or, sometimes, a hockey rink is outlined on the courts, complete with faceoff circles. North of Union Park, though, sprawls the Ely Park Golf Course. Situated atop Mount Prospect, the 18-hole complex spans more than 5,600 yards of links and also offers lessons, practice and more. It also has a driving range, putting green and rentals for golf carts, and takes up about half of the neighborhood. Otsiningo Park is just east of the neighborhood with numerous sports facilities, like beach volleyball courts, soccer fields and a softball field on its grounds. There’s also areas for picnics and grilling, as well as a paved trail.
Ely park local's major picnic spot is Otsiningo Park.
Union Park in Ely Park has several sporting options for locals.
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Fine-arts programs at Binghamton High
Students usually attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School from kindergarten to grade five, situated south of Ely Park on Prospect Street. It’s near Route 17 and scores a C with Niche. On the west side of the Chenango, graduates of Wilson Elementary move on to West Middle School, which receives a C-plus for its education of grades six through eight. Binghamton High School follows, rating at a B with Niche. Binghamton High also offers the Rod Serling School of Fine Arts, named for the famed author, Binghamton native and creator of the Twilight Zone television series. There, students can focus on theatre, music, visual arts or dance and various sub-concentrations within.
Binghamton High School is educating the future leaders of tomorrow
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is among the best elementary school choices in Ely Park.
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Highways meet on the west side
Interstate 86 runs along the south side of Ely Park towards the Chenango, meeting with Interstate 81 close to the river. The two highways run concurrently near downtown until I-81 splits and turns south. Via 86, which turns back into Route 17, residents can reach New York City in just under a 200-mile trip east; 81 also provides a route there or to Philadelphia in the southern direction. Both highways also connect to Buffalo, just over 200 miles northeast. Broome County Transit buses take on passengers along Glenwood Road, just west of Ely Park.
Townhouses alongside the golf course
Residential living is scarce in the Ely Park neighborhood. Some single-family homes are scattered throughout the densely foliaged area, mostly in the north and south thanks to the golf complex in the middle of the area. Architecture is typically that of ranch-style homes, split-levels and more elaborate custom builds, and prices for single-family homes usually fall between $150,000 and $400,000. Just north of the golf course, townhouses in the Legacy Bay complex are a popular draw. “They’re two- and three-bedroom townhouses,” says Tara Cataldi, a real estate salesperson with EXIT Realty. “They used to be lower-income, but now they’re condos for people who want to be able to overlook the city.” Homes around the Ely Park neighborhood typically range from $150,000 to $250,000, and are typically colonial, Cape Cod and ranch-style properties. Ely Park also receives a CAP crime index score of 4, on par with the national average of 4.
Multi family houses are often seen in Ely Park neighborhood.
Legacy Bay townhouses are located on the northern border of Ely Park.
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Shopping and dining beyond Ely Park
The Broome County Regional Farmers Market sits north of the neighborhood, on the edge of Otsiningo Park. “They’re open all year round on Saturday mornings,” Cataldi says, adding that it’s also open on Tuesday evenings during the summer. “They pull in farmers and even wine makers. You can get anything from vegetables to eggs to organic meats there.” Most other shopping is found outside Ely Park; to the west, Cacciatore’s Italian menu and Golden Star’s Chinese fare both sit along Harry L Drive, and further down the road delectable treats are sold at Somethin’ Sweet Gourmet. Fountains Tavern and the Lestershire Pub are both south of the highway. Walmart’s location in Johnson City is less than three miles southwest from the center of the neighborhood for general shopping needs.
Just outside of Ely Park border Cacciatore’s Italian restaurant has a big dining area.
Blocks away from Ely Park is Price Choppers which is a popular shopping place.
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Parks in this Area
Otsiningo Park Playground
First Ward Park
Otsiningo Park
Cheri A Lindsey Memorial Park
The Bark Park
Union Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ely Park
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ely Park, Binghamton sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Ely Park, Binghamton over the last 12 months is $345,000, up 291% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$345,000
Median Single Family Price
$345,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$102
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$350,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
291%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
94
Median Year Built
1971
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,780
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,440
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
35,283
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,732
Median Age
41
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,698
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,044
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.1%
College Graduates
38.6%
Advanced Degrees
23.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
46''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
8/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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