Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (12) A+
Entertainment (5) A+
Food and Drink (14) A-
Fitness (5) A+
Groceries (7) A+
Parks (41) A+
Shops (73) A+
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Sidney.
Public Transit Stops (61)
Stops & Stations
A+
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.1%
F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Sidney is 97/100 - which is 21% lower than British Columbia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C+
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crime C+

Sidney crime rates are 5,058 per 100k, which is 16% lower than British Columbia
Property Crime
4,120 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
938 crimes per 100k
B
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employment B

The median income in Sidney is $77,721 - which is 10% lower than British Columbia.
Med. Household Income
$77,721
D
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B
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housing A-

Sidney home prices are $869,000 - which is 10% lower than British Columbia
Home Price
$869,000
D+
Home Appreciation Rate
40%
D
Home Affordability
11.2x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools B

The Sidney graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than British Columbia
School Test Scores
62%
C
High School Grad. Rates
89%
B
Elementary Schools (1) D-
High Schools (0) F
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ratings B

Sidney has an overall rating of 71% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes
B
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Sidney Area Facts

  • Sidney has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Sidney crime rates are 16% lower than the British Columbia average
  • Cost of living in Sidney is 21% lower than the British Columbia average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sidney? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Community Wellness Park
      Swiftsure Park
      Melissa Playground
      Boulder Park
      Bevan Park
      Mermaid Park
      Ashby Court Park
      Rathdown Park

      Entertainment

      F-86 Sabre
      M4A2(76)W Tank
      Star Cinema
      Miracle Lanes
      Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
      British Columbia Aviation Museum

      Food & Drink

      Charles Dickens' Pub
      Dickens Liquor Shoppe
      Subway
      McDonald's
      The Ultimate Water Store
      Scotty's Dog Shack
      BC Liquor Store
      Rogers' Chocolates

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sidney? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Sidney.
      Drive to Work
      29%

      11% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Sidney a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Pharmasave
      Sidney Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Mark A Galloway