Endicott, NY

Endicott is a quiet, friendly village of about 14,000 residents along the Susquehanna River in New York's Southern Tier. Best known as the birthplace of IBM and the longtime home of the Endicott-Johnson shoe company, the community still enjoys a strong sense of neighborhood pride. Residential streets are lined with historic, affordable homes, local parks, and one of the region's famous antique carousels where rides are still free every summer.

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Sitting just west of Binghamton, the village makes commuting easy via Route 17 and gives residents quick access to Binghamton University and major regional employers. Local culture runs deep here, particularly in its Northside Little Italy neighborhood, famous for authentic bakeries and the Southern Tier's beloved spiedie sandwiches. With solid neighborhood schools, scenic river surroundings, and the popular En-Joie Golf Course, Endicott is an easygoing place to put down roots.