Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Sidney, MT
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,163
Population
6,112
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Enjoy small-town community and calm near the Montana-North Dakota border
Suburban
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
Located less than ten miles west of the Montana-North Dakota border, Sidney is a small town with a tight-knit community. Incorporated in 1911, Sidney is rich in history, agriculture, and adventure. The MonDak Heritage Center sheds light on Sidney’s storied past. Agriculture is still one of Sidney’s main industries, producing major crops like grains, corn, beans, hay, and sugar beets.
Outdoor adventure is always within close reach of Sidney, with convenience to the Yellowstone River, numerous city parks, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Sidney is also known for its quiet, tranquil atmosphere. While Sidney serves as a peaceful reprieve from the bustle of modern living, it is also just a short drive from larger cities like Glendive, Montana and Williston, North Dakota. Quick access to Route 200 makes getting around from Sidney simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,523
Average: $83,370
Education
984
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,075
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sidney has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Sidney, MT is $857 for a studio, $1,161 for one bedroom, $1,034 for two bedrooms, and $1,381 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sidney has decreased by -5.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,161/month
659 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sidney, MT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
321 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
288 Students
Public
Grades K-5
272 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
70 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
319 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
387 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
355 Students
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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 June 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.