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Housing Affordability in Bennett County, SD
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 24.0%
- South Dakota 24.4%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 28.8%
- South Dakota 39.8%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 21.8%
- South Dakota 17.9%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,239/mo
- South Dakota $1,680/mo
Bennett County has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more7028.8%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more11421.8%
- Renters paying 50% or more5321.8%
- Median rent as a share of income: 17.2%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.9%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $521/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.9
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett County, SD | 24.0% | 28.8% | 21.8% | 17.2% |
| South Dakota | 24.4% | 39.8% | 17.9% | 25.9% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Bennett County, SD?
- In Bennett County, SD, 24.0% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Bennett County compare with South Dakota?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Bennett County is 24.0%, compared with 24.4% for South Dakota as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates