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South Dakota Home Values and Rents
The median home value in South Dakota is $257,400, 34th highest among states. Prices changed +1.1% in the year through Q2 2026.
- Typical home value
- $317,874
- 34th of 51 states
- Median rent
- $946/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +1.1%
- 37th fastest of 51
- Homeownership
- 68.6%
- Owner-occupied homes
South Dakota home prices since 2000
FHFA purchase-only House Price Index, seasonally adjusted (1991 = 100)
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| Period | South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 497 |
| Q4 2025 | 495 |
| Q4 2024 | 485 |
| Q4 2023 | 467 |
| Q4 2022 | 439 |
| Q4 2021 | 402 |
| Q4 2020 | 341 |
| Q4 2019 | 310 |
| Q4 2018 | 298 |
| Q4 2017 | 280 |
| Q4 2016 | 267 |
| Q4 2015 | 255 |
| Q4 2014 | 246 |
| Q4 2013 | 237 |
| Q4 2012 | 226 |
Over five years, South Dakota home prices changed +35.3%, compared with +29.9% for the U.S.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency ยท Last updated 07/01/2026
Home values by county
Zillow typical home value; price changes from FHFA annual county index
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| # | County | Typical value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custer County | $492,902 | $1,112 | +8.5% | +90.0% |
| 2 | Lawrence County | $442,665 | $938 | +4.3% | +68.1% |
| 3 | Meade County | $393,336 | $1,264 | +9.6% | +69.4% |
| 4 | Lincoln County | $381,170 | $1,260 | +2.4% | +44.1% |
| 5 | Pennington County | $363,102 | $1,120 | +2.5% | +58.7% |
| 6 | Butte County | $360,624 | $972 | -4.3% | +57.3% |
| 7 | Union County | $355,956 | $1,069 | +10.0% | +51.1% |
| 8 | Hamlin County | $340,142 | $800 | +11.8% | +86.8% |
| 9 | Codington County | $335,543 | $938 | +3.5% | +46.6% |
| 10 | Brookings County | $327,004 | $901 | +1.1% | +45.3% |
| 11 | Minnehaha County | $325,224 | $978 | +2.1% | +45.5% |
| 12 | Moody County | $315,215 | $758 | +12.8% | +58.3% |
| 13 | Lake County | $312,689 | $947 | +5.4% | +59.7% |
| 14 | Stanley County | $302,274 | $952 | -5.8% | +40.8% |
| 15 | Deuel County | $298,508 | $642 | +25.7% | +87.5% |
| 16 | Hughes County | $293,735 | $990 | +5.7% | +46.0% |
| 17 | Turner County | $292,101 | $742 | +2.8% | +48.4% |
| 18 | McCook County | $290,879 | $945 | +9.0% | +44.9% |
| 19 | Charles Mix County | $288,274 | $704 | +0.1% | +82.5% |
| 20 | Clay County | $283,158 | $770 | +4.6% | +46.6% |
| 21 | Fall River County | $279,704 | $931 | +13.1% | +88.6% |
| 22 | Yankton County | $279,512 | $781 | +1.9% | +46.0% |
| 23 | Sully County | $271,237 | $842 | - | - |
| 24 | Day County | $264,912 | $660 | - | +70.9% |
| 25 | Brule County | $251,994 | $835 | -17.0% | +23.6% |
| 26 | Davison County | $251,322 | $847 | +2.8% | +46.5% |
| 27 | Hand County | $250,964 | $587 | - | +15.3% |
| 28 | Brown County | $244,812 | $777 | +1.8% | +35.0% |
| 29 | Kingsbury County | $244,163 | $685 | +16.5% | +83.0% |
| 30 | Grant County | $241,790 | $763 | +6.0% | +52.1% |
| 31 | Marshall County | $237,533 | $752 | +14.9% | +46.1% |
| 32 | Sanborn County | $236,814 | $725 | - | - |
| 33 | Jerauld County | $235,678 | $632 | - | - |
| 34 | Hutchinson County | $230,600 | $727 | +3.5% | +66.9% |
| 35 | Roberts County | $228,684 | $658 | -3.6% | +68.7% |
| 36 | Harding County | $227,589 | $521 | - | - |
| 37 | Edmunds County | $222,665 | $992 | -1.8% | +39.8% |
| 38 | Potter County | $210,868 | $1,008 | - | - |
| 39 | Clark County | $208,648 | $782 | - | - |
| 40 | Tripp County | $195,710 | $820 | - | +48.0% |
| 41 | Campbell County | $191,493 | $760 | - | - |
| 42 | Miner County | $191,455 | $644 | +3.9% | +20.4% |
| 43 | Bennett County | $191,335 | $617 | - | - |
| 44 | Hanson County | $191,200 | $782 | +19.4% | +75.6% |
| 45 | Beadle County | $190,822 | $879 | +4.3% | +47.3% |
| 46 | Hyde County | $181,600 | $836 | - | - |
| 47 | Spink County | $171,479 | $734 | -4.4% | +24.9% |
| 48 | Bon Homme County | $167,171 | $646 | 0.0% | +53.9% |
| 49 | Douglas County | $166,900 | $877 | - | - |
| 50 | Lyman County | $165,800 | $651 | - | - |
| 51 | Haakon County | $164,200 | $584 | - | - |
| 52 | Perkins County | $158,791 | $738 | - | - |
| 53 | Corson County | $155,734 | $496 | - | - |
| 54 | Aurora County | $151,900 | $747 | - | - |
| 55 | Faulk County | $147,500 | $771 | - | - |
| 56 | Gregory County | $139,900 | $614 | - | - |
| 57 | Jones County | $139,600 | $543 | - | - |
| 58 | Walworth County | $132,385 | $926 | -3.2% | +13.9% |
| 59 | Jackson County | $128,953 | $442 | - | - |
| 60 | Buffalo County | $117,800 | $540 | - | - |
| 61 | Ziebach County | $99,600 | $734 | - | - |
| 62 | McPherson County | $85,600 | $594 | - | - |
| 63 | Mellette County | $84,100 | $708 | - | - |
| 64 | Dewey County | $69,600 | $692 | - | - |
| 65 | Todd County | $53,900 | $532 | - | - |
| 66 | Oglala Lakota County | $52,900 | $584 | - | - |
Most expensive cities in South Dakota
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, by typical home value
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spearfish | 12,930 | $450,602 | $963 |
| 2 | Brandon | 10,996 | $392,989 | $976 |
| 3 | Box Elder | 12,902 | $367,063 | $1,491 |
| 4 | Rapid City | 77,946 | $360,913 | $1,109 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls | 201,469 | $330,625 | $1,035 |
| 6 | Brookings | 23,948 | $325,663 | $889 |
| 7 | Watertown | 23,044 | $311,434 | $942 |
| 8 | Pierre | 13,948 | $298,211 | $983 |
| 9 | Yankton | 15,540 | $276,965 | $790 |
| 10 | Vermillion | 11,878 | $271,465 | $764 |
| 11 | Mitchell | 15,649 | $252,190 | $851 |
| 12 | Aberdeen | 28,189 | $243,640 | $762 |
| 13 | Huron | 14,385 | $177,739 | $888 |
Most affordable cities in South Dakota
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, lowest home values first
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huron | 14,385 | $177,739 | $888 |
| 2 | Aberdeen | 28,189 | $243,640 | $762 |
| 3 | Mitchell | 15,649 | $252,190 | $851 |
| 4 | Vermillion | 11,878 | $271,465 | $764 |
| 5 | Yankton | 15,540 | $276,965 | $790 |
| 6 | Pierre | 13,948 | $298,211 | $983 |
| 7 | Watertown | 23,044 | $311,434 | $942 |
| 8 | Brookings | 23,948 | $325,663 | $889 |
| 9 | Sioux Falls | 201,469 | $330,625 | $1,035 |
| 10 | Rapid City | 77,946 | $360,913 | $1,109 |
| 11 | Box Elder | 12,902 | $367,063 | $1,491 |
| 12 | Brandon | 10,996 | $392,989 | $976 |
| 13 | Spearfish | 12,930 | $450,602 | $963 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in South Dakota?
- The median value of owner-occupied homes in South Dakota is $257,400, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. That ranks 34th highest among the states and D.C.
- Are home prices going up in South Dakota?
- Home prices in South Dakota changed +1.1% over the year through Q2 2026 and +35.3% over five years, according to the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the most expensive city in South Dakota?
- Among cities and towns with at least 10,000 residents, Spearfish has the highest typical home value at $450,602, followed by Brandon ($392,989) and Box Elder ($367,063).
- Where are homes most affordable in South Dakota?
- Huron has the lowest typical home value among cities with 10,000+ residents at $177,739, followed by Aberdeen ($243,640) and Mitchell ($252,190).
- What is the average rent in South Dakota?
- The median gross rent in South Dakota is $946 a month, including utilities paid by the renter (ACS 2020-2024). About 31% of households rent.