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Sidney, NY

Sidney, NY.

Population: 4,251 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sidney, NY is $149,593 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $125,000 after a median 37 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$149,593

Typical home value

+1.3%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$149,593
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+19.0%
5-year appreciation
+34.1%
10-year appreciation
+114.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$149,934
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$125,000
Median list price
$152,700
Median price per sqft
$75
1-year sale-price change
-17.2%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
87.5%
Active listings
9
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$732/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$858/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,017/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,408/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,442/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
Schools include
SIDNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL, SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, inland flooding, landslide, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
GCL Tie and Treating Inc. (1.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Sidney Municipal Airport (SXY) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM) (31 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, AURELIA OSBORN FOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+79 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1955
Housing built before 1970
67.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,349
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
79.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,246
Average weekly wage
$1,306
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
108

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SidneyState medianUS median
Typical home value$149,593$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$125,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market37 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,349$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Sidney, NY?
$149,593.
What is the median sale price in Sidney, NY?
$125,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sidney, NY?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Sidney, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,017/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sidney, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, landslide, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Sidney, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sidney, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sidney, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: GCL Tie and Treating Inc., 1.2 mi.
How many schools serve Sidney, NY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Sidney, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Sidney

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