Sidney, BC

British Columbia

Sidney is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 12,318. Residents earn $77,000 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
12,318 Population 6,249/sq mi density
$77,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$77,000 median income, 4.7% unemployment
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,000
2% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.1%
55% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.7%
31% higher than US avg

How Sidney Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,318
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density6,249/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%

Economy

B+
Median Income$77,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment4.7%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,980
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation16 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+29.1%
Graduate+7.8%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Sidney a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sidney receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Sidney offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sidney is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market.

Education

15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school.

Sidney has a population of 12,318 with a density of 6,249 people per square mile. The median age is 62.0 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,318
Total Population
2021 Census
6,249
People / sq mi
62.0yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.8%
Female 55.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Sidney vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Sidney vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sidney is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Sidney vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,000
2% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden21.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.8%
Renter-Occupied23.2%
Housing Units5,980

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Sidney vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Sidney vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density6,249/sq mi
Coordinates48.6496°N, 123.4026°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.1%
55% below US avg
High School+29.1%
Graduate Degree+7.8%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density6,249/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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