At a Glance
Median Income
$59,560
$33,349 per capita
Home Value
$159,300
Zillow: $218,706
Median Rent
$842/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
316/100K
2,111/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
19.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sidney a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 $59,560 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,349. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sidney is $159,300 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,706. Median rent is $842/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Sidney reports 316 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,111/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Sidney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sidney has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population20,457
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,709/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,560
Per Capita$33,349
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$4,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,194
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,300
Rent$842
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$218,706
Housing Units9,085
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent316/100K
Property2,111/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,916/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation1,039 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Sidney was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.