The Town FilesVestal, New York
Town in Broome County · population 29,313 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $193,500
- Household income
- $83,012
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 26.3
Vestal is a town of 29,313 people in Broome County, New York. The median home is worth $193,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for young professionals than 89% of New York towns, more vibrant than 79% of New York towns, better transit than 72% of New York towns.
How Vestal ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Vestal is worth $193,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $83,012, which is more affordable than 72% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,199 a month. 76.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Vestal | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,199 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $83,012 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Vestal
| People | Vestal | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.5% | — |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 18.8 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 91.1% |
Weather in Vestal
July highs average 78.4°F and January lows 15.5°F. About 42.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 142 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vestal since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1998 about 2.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 77 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 1, 2022.
Severe weather in Broome County since 1996
Broome County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| October 1, 2018 | Flood | DR-4397: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Broome County
Broome County had 82,881 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,392 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Vestal itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Vestal
6 public schools with 3,071 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VESTAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,012 | 11.4 |
| VESTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 805 | 11.8 |
| VESTAL HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 405 | 14.5 |
| AFRICAN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 306 | 11.8 |
| GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 301 | 10.4 |
| CLAYTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 242 | 9.3 |
Towns near Vestal
- Binghamton University, NY3.7 mi · 7,261 people · home —
- Endicott, NY4.1 mi · 13,667 people · home $121,800
- Endwell, NY5.1 mi · 11,762 people · home $173,300
- Union, NY5.3 mi · 56,138 people · home $149,900
- Binghamton, NY5.8 mi · 4,617 people · home $222,300
- Johnson City, NY5.9 mi · 15,343 people · home $117,100
- Binghamton, NY6.6 mi · 47,969 people · home $124,800
- Apalachin, NY7.2 mi · 2,632 people · home $179,900
Vestal questions
Is Vestal, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Vestal scores better for retirees than 16% of New York towns and quieter than 17%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 26.3).
How much does a house cost in Vestal?
The median owner-occupied home in Vestal is valued at $193,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,012, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,199 a month.
What is the weather like in Vestal?
July highs average 78.4°F and January lows 15.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.0 inches of precipitation a year and 74.7 inches of snow.
Does Vestal get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vestal since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1998. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)