Sidney

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Sidney, OH Area Guide

Avg Rent

$982

Population

21,383

Renter Mix

40% Rent

An industrial hub of Ohio with affordable suburban streets

Accessible Suburban Parks Industrial Secluded Affordable

The city of Sidney has a secluded appeal in the suburbs of Ohio. Though set a good distance from major metropolitan areas like Columbus and Cincinnati, Sidney is commutable to other smaller cities like Dayton and Springfield. And with Interstate 75 running straight through town, commuting is easier than ever. Sidney is home to several community parks, the largest and most popular being Tawawa Park, featuring a rushing river, nature trails, playgrounds, and open green spaces.

Historic landmarks like the Bonnyconnellan Castle keep Sidney’s historic charm alive. Residents appreciate the close-knit community and abundance of amenities like churches, medical centers, public schools, supermarkets, and chain restaurants. Sidney is made up of affordable neighborhoods and industrial centers with most amenities and conveniences along Michigan Street.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$61,342

Average: $78,141

Education

3,590

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

11,007

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

26%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

Sidney has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sidney, OH is $783 for a studio, $982 for one bedroom, $1,154 for two bedrooms, and $1,826 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sidney has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$982/month
748 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Sidney Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

815 Students

Fairlawn Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

261 Students

Northwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

441 Students

Emerson Primary School

Public

Grades K-5

332 Students

Whittier Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

321 Students

Sidney Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

815 Students

Sidney High School

Public

Grades 9-12

709 Students

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.