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Sidney, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,318 Population 6,249/sq mi density
$77,000 Median Income $50,560 per capita
$750,000 Home Value
$1,500 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 242 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$77,000 median income, 4.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$750,000 home value, $1,500/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sidney, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,000
2% above
$50,560 per capita
Home Value
$750,000
166% above
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
29% above
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
29.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
8.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
242 sunny days/yr

How Sidney Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sidney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
102%
Home Value
266%
Rent
129%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sidney a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sidney residents earn a median household income of $77,000 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,560. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sidney is $750,000 , 166% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,500/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

15.1% of adults in Sidney hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 29.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sidney has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

A
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$50,560
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty8.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$972

Housing

F
Home Value$750,000
Rent$1,500
Ownership76.8%
Housing Units5,980
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days242/yr
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation16 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute21 min

Did You Know?

25.0% work from home.