Sidney Center, NY
Is Sidney Center a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe16
Medium19
Low23
Other109
13 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape5
Child involved5
Assault0
Other6
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a possible anxiety attack involving a 62-year-old male near Highway 7, (number withheld) in Unadilla. | NY-7, Unadilla, NY 13849 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible trespass at a Pizza Hut on Main Drive after a caller reported a banned man had returned to the restaurant. The man reportedly left again in a silver Subaru, with an unknown direction of travel. | Main St, Sidney, NY 13838 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were called to an apartment on Circle Drive in Sidney for a reported breathing emergency involving a young child with a possible asthma attack. A county medic unit responded with mutual aid from a nearby town. | Circle Dr #3b, Sidney, NY 13838 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to an apartment near Circle Drive in Sidney for a reported 15‑month‑old male with breathing difficulty, possibly an asthma attack, after a nebulizer treatment did not help. Advanced life support assistance from Shenango was requested. | Circle Dr, Sidney, NY 13838 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a lift assist was requested at a residence near Covered Bridge Road and Barnes Circle in the Town of Sidney to help bring a patient home from the hospital. | Covered Bridge Rd, Unadilla, NY 13849 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible motor vehicle accident near I-88 eastbound by Exit 10 and several medical calls, including mutual aid for an elderly man who has fallen at a home near Hollenbeck Road in Worcester and a separate request for lifting assistance with returning a patient to a residence near Covered Bridge Road in Sidney. One vehicle involved in the highway accident reportedly arranged its own tow. | I-88, Unadilla, NY | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were requested to an apartment near Clifton Street in Unadilla for a 65-year-old woman with an amputated leg that was reported to be red, painful, and hot to the touch after an earlier request received no response. | Clifton St, Unadilla, NY 13849 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is requested for mutual aid in Unadilla for an unknown-age male near State Highway 7 who reportedly has difficulty breathing and chest pain, with advanced life support requested. | NY-7, Unadilla, NY 13849 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a male patient with chest pain, conscious and breathing, may involve a medical emergency at Sidney-Unadilla Mobile Home Park near State Highway 7, lot 35, Town of Unadilla. | NY-7, Unadilla, NY 13849 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a reported physical domestic at the KOA campground on Union Church Road. The caller (name withheld) reported her ex-partner assaulted her and smashed the windows of her car while children were present; weapons were unknown. | Union Church Rd, Franklin, NY 13775 | Domestic Dispute |
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College Educated Adults
17.18%
Vacancy Rate
41.2%
Vacancy Rate
41.2%
Nearby neighborhoods
Sidney Center Overview
Sidney Center is a very small, low-density town in New York with a population of 1,758 and one neighborhood.
The area has a high vacancy rate of 41.2%, which is higher than most U.S. neighborhoods, and a college-educated rate near the national average.
Low DensityHigh VacancyDiverse Ancestry
Quick Facts
| English Speakers | 97.3% of households |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Sidney Center has a notably high vacancy rate, possibly due to seasonal or abandoned properties, and is one of the least crowded neighborhoods in America.
What buyers will notice right away
Vacancy rate is very high, indicating many unoccupied or seasonal homes.
Low population density offers open space and minimal traffic.
Families & Lifestyle
Sidney Center is a blue-collar town with a mix of occupations and a below-average income level.
The mix of blue-collar and professional jobs shapes a diverse community.
Short commutes and low density appeal to those valuing space and convenience.
Blue-Collar Presence — Higher share of manufacturing and laborer jobs than national average.
Diverse Ancestry — Notable English, German, Irish, Italian, and French ancestries.
| Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations | 35.6% |
|---|---|
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 35.0% |
Demographics
| College Educated Adults | 17.18% |
|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $28,712 |
| Income Rank | Lower than 70.9% of U.S. neighborhoods |
| English Speakers | 97.3% of households |
| English Ancestry | 21.5% |
| German Ancestry | 16.7% |
| Irish Ancestry | 13.2% |
Commute
Most residents drive alone with short commutes; some also carpool or walk to work.
Sidney Center offers short commutes and high car use with some walking and carpooling.
Short Commutes — 30% of residents commute under 15 minutes.
Multiple Commute Modes — Driving alone is common, with notable carpooling and walking.
| Commute Under 15 Minutes | 30.0% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone to Work | 82.1% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Walk to Work | 5.2% |
Homes for sale near 13849
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vacancy rate in Sidney Center?
41.2%, higher than 97.8% of U.S. neighborhoods.
What are common ancestries in Sidney Center?
English, German, Irish, Italian, and French.