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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Kirkwood.

About Kirkwood, NY

Kirkwood is in Broome County. It is on the northeast bank of the Susquehanna River, just three miles north of the New York State/Pennsylvania border. It is 50 miles north of Scranton, PA. This small town is in a beautiful part of America that many would consider offering the best rural living.

Kirkwood has a population of 5,674 people. U.S. Route 11 and I-81 pass through the town going north/south. I-86 and N.Y. State Route 17 pass through the city going east/west.

This city is best known for the gristmill built in 1781 by Jonathan Fitch to harness the power of the Susquehanna River to grind grains to make flour. Fitch was the first settler in this area.

Here is what it is like to live in Kirkwood.

What to do in Kirkwood, NY

Kirkwood has these wonderful features and attractions:

• Shopping: Kirkwood has charming small businesses, such as the Country Marketplace Florist & Greenhouse, Woodshed Wine & Spirits, and the Humble Farmhouse Soapery & Gifts.
• Destinations: To the southwest of Kirkwood, you can play a round of golf at the Conklin Players Club when you go camping at the nearby Shady Oaks campground. To the northwest of Kirkwood, you can find many attractions in Binghamton, including the Zoo at Ross Park and the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, with interactive exhibits that children enjoy. Recreation Park in Binghamton has a merry-go-round built in the 1920s with hand-carved wooden horses.
• Feature: In Kirkwood, Veterans River Park is on the bank of the Susquehanna River. The park has three pavilions available to rent for private parties and events. This park also has a pavilion for special occasions like a wedding. Several sports fields offer places for little league baseball and softball games. There are tennis courts and basketball courts. There is a river launch for small boats, kayaks, and canoes for those who like watersports.

Working in Kirkwood, NY

The Kirkwood local economy depends on the health care, construction, and educational service industries. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, lower than the statewide unemployment rate of 8.1%. The median household income is $56,324 per year. The predicted job growth rate in Kirkwood for the next ten years is 19.1%, which is low compared to the national average of 33.5%. For those working in Kirkwood, their average commute time is 22 minutes.

The most popular industries by jobs offered are health care (14.5%), building construction (8.1%), education (6.2%), computer/electronics (5.3%), government administration (5.1%), finance/insurance (4.3%), and hospitality/restaurants (4.1%).

Kirkwood, NY Neighborhoods

Kirkwood is a small community with only one neighborhood. Nearby is the city of Binghamton, which makes a good comparison.

• Kirkwood: This is a tiny village in terms of population, but it has plenty of open space, covering over 31 square miles. The median real estate price is $199,900, up 33.7% in 2022 from the previous year. The majority of homes are owner-occupied. The lifestyle is pleasant and quiet in this rural community on a river. If you want to be a homesteader with a small family farm, this is a place to consider. It is a short drive of 11 miles south on I-81 from the larger city of Binghamton. Binghamton has 45,140 people.
• Hawleyton/Park Terrace: This is the nearest area in Binghamton. The median real estate price is $221,113, which is less expensive compared to 75.5% of the communities in the state. The average rental price for houses is $1,078, lower than 90.2% of other neighborhoods in the state. The majority of homes are owner-occupied. The vacancy rate for houses and apartments in this area is 7.6%, making it a little challenging to find an available place to buy or rent.
• Court Street/Mason Avenue: This is a less expensive area in Binghamton. The median real estate price is $110,106, which is less pricey when compared to 93.1% of the other communities in New York. The majority of homes are medium-sized with three or four bedrooms. There is a nice mix of renters and owners. This area would be a good place to consider if you are looking for a starter home.

Kirkwood, NY School District

The public school district covering the Kirkwood area is the Binghamton City School District. The school district spends around $21,645 each year per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is ten to one.

There are 13 private schools in Broome County. The nearest one to Kirkwood is the Central Baptist Christian Academy (PK to 12th grade).

There are 17 colleges and universities within a 50-mile radius of Kirkwood. Binghamton University and SUNY in Binghamton are near Kirkwood, and both are popular.

Moving to Kirkwood, NY

When moving to Kirkwood, these contacts are useful.

The city provides water and sewer services. New York State Electric and Gas Corporation supplies electrical power and natural gas.

Kirkwood’s Parks Department maintains the city parks, including Veterans River Park, Valley Road Park, and Grange Hall Road Park.

Kirkwood’s municipal government consists of an elected Supervisor and four elected members serving on the Town Board.

Kirkwood, NY Housing

The median home price in Kirkwood is $199,900, which appreciated by 69.87% over the past ten years and jumped much higher than the previous annual average to increase by 33.7% from 2021 to 2022. The cost of living in Kirkwood is 40.2% lower than the New York state average and 19.7% lower than the national average in the United States.