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Sidney, NY
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Sidney, NY
At a Glance
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)
Is Sidney a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sidney residents earn a median household income of $49,226 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,522. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,040 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sidney is $116,100 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,512. Median rent is $815/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Sidney reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,951/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Sidney hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sidney has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.