South Dakota (SD) housing market
Cool MarketStatewide monthly sale-market indicators for rental investors — not a substitute for local rent comps, taxes, or insurance, but a fast read on price level, pace, and negotiation pressure.
Data period: May 2026
Market snapshot
- Median sale price
- $347K
- Median days on market
- 49 days
- Months of supply
- 3.1
- Active inventory
- 2,857
- Homes sold
- 928
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 98.0%
- Listings with price drop
- 20.3%
- Data month
- May 2026
Pair this view with the rental property calculator, DSCR calculator, and cap rate calculator — or browse all calculators.
Rental Investor Snapshot
Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.
- Market temperature
- Balanced
- Buyer leverage
- Medium
- Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
- Easier buy-in vs. U.S. median (price only)
- Investor fit (heuristic)
- Buy-in vs. U.S. · Negotiation
Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.
Cool Market
Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.
South Dakota market summary
The South Dakota housing market is cooling down. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $347K, up 4.0% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 49 days on the market, 14.0% shorter than a year ago.
There are 2,857 homes for sale — 6.1% fewer than last year. With 3.1 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 1,186 new listings were added during this period, down 9.0% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 98.0% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 16.7% of homes sell above their asking price. 20.3% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
68
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
Investor takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 23% below the national median on this sale snapshot — that can mean lower buy-in, but cash flow still depends on local rent, financing, and expenses.
South Dakota market trends
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Detailed market metrics
Median list price
$368K
Price per sq ft
$186
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Months of supply
3.1
Sold above list
16.7%
Price drops
20.3%
New listings
1,186
↓ 9.0% YoY
Pending sales
914
South Dakota housing market FAQs
What is the median home price in South Dakota?
For the latest published month, the median sale price in South Dakota is $347K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.
Is South Dakota a buyer's or seller's market?
With about 3.1 months of supply, conditions often favor sellers (inventory is relatively tight versus sales pace). Buyers may need to move quickly and keep offers competitive.
How long do homes stay on the market in South Dakota?
For the latest published month, the median days on market in South Dakota is 49 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.
Is South Dakota good for rental property investors?
Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. South Dakota can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.
How should investors analyze a rental property in South Dakota?
Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for South Dakota deals.
Metro markets in South Dakota
Open a metro for the same investor snapshot and trends, then run a shortlist through the DSCR calculator and cap rate calculator.
Sioux Falls, SD
$355K median · 34 days on market
Rapid City, SD
$379K median · 60 days on market
Spearfish, SD
$480K median · 73 days on market
Watertown, SD
$298K median · 43 days on market
Aberdeen, SD
$247K median · 63 days on market
Yankton, SD
$270K median · 50 days on market
Mitchell, SD
$213K median · 40 days on market
Pierre, SD
$320K median · 28 days on market
Huron, SD
$225K median · 22 days on market
Vermillion, SD
$280K median · 85 days on market
Brookings, SD
$187K median · 33 days on market
More South Dakota housing market data
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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.