Living in Sidney, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sidney · Census data 2020–2024
Sidney has 3,931 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $50,208 (42% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $120,700, the median rent is $902/month.
Sidney at a glance
- Population
- 3,931
- Median age
- 33State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $50,208State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $120,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $902/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 42.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Sidney a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 21%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sidney
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sidney the median home value is $120,700, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $902 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,481 a month in housing costs.
Sidney median household income
The median household income in Sidney is $50,208 and the income per person is $28,918. 21% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Sidney: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,989
- Owner-occupied
- 42.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.5%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.23
Sidney demographics
- Population
- 3,931
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 1,735
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sidney ›
Education in Sidney
27% of adults 25 and older in Sidney have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sidney
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Sidney vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney | 3,931 | $50,208 | $120,700 | $902 |
| Bainbridge | 1,181 | $58,452 | $124,200 | $723 |
| Unadilla | 1,419 | $65,972 | $110,800 | $924 |
| Afton | 1,225 | $37,031 | $115,600 | $800 |
| Guilford | 385 | $71,354 | $93,900 | — |
| Wells Bridge | 160 | $71,667 | $234,400 | — |
| Gilbertsville | 321 | $81,500 | $165,000 | $1,141 |
| Franklin | 424 | $81,912 | $202,300 | $763 |
| Otego | 936 | $78,804 | $186,100 | $956 |
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What is the median household income in Sidney, NY?
The median household income in Sidney is $50,208, 42% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sidney?
The median home value in Sidney is $120,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Sidney?
The median gross rent in Sidney is $902 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Sidney, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 21%.
What is the median age in Sidney?
The median age in Sidney is 33 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Sidney?
The average commute to work in Sidney is 25 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sidney?
The unemployment rate in Sidney is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sidney?
27% of adults in Sidney have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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