2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Painesville, OH vs Sidney, OH

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Sidney older or younger than people in Painesville?
- The Median Age in Sidney is 7.8 years older than in Painesville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sidney or Painesville?
- Sidney housing costs are 8.3% less expensive than Painesville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sidney or Painesville?
- The average commute for residents of Sidney is 4.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Painesville.

Things to do in Painesville?
Painesville, OH is an attractive suburb east of Cleveland boasting many amazing landmarks such as Lake Metroparks Farmpark displaying tranquil grounds and gardens or Holden Arboretum ideal for relaxation; people can also join in the remarkable Riverside Wine Festival highlighting traditional foods and plenty entertainment every June.

Things to do in Sidney?
Sidney is an incorporated city situated within Shelby County, Ohio boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Shelby County Historical Museum suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Amos Memorial Public Library has various events and exhibits convenienty situated close by. There are also several shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

 Painesville, OHSidney, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,559329,725,481
 Median Income$47,976  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$172,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.59  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Painesville    2 Reviews

I have lived in Painesville for the last 16 years. The last 3 generations of my family have lived in Painesville and even attended the local high school, Thomas W.  More

   |    Reply

Decent place to live, but downtown painesville is very rundown. If you want to live in Lake County, Ohio, best to live in either Mentor or  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Painesville

Reviews for Sidney    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Unless you are a High school football fan, there is little to do in Sidney. No arts, no culture, no restaurants that are not chains or greasy spoons. Driving to  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

I was born in Sidney, OH and have been living here since 1999. I believe it to be a high quality community and a great place for a child to grow up. CLIMATE: The  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Most people I know that live in Sidney live here for one of 2 reasons: 1) There job transferred them here (it is a somewhat industrial town), or, 2) They've just  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Sidney


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.