Rapid City, SD metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Rapid City, SD metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: March 2026

Median Sale Price

$346K

5.3% YoY

Days on Market

95 days

2.1% YoY

Active Inventory

665

1.5% YoY

Homes Sold

143

2.1% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Rapid City, SD metro area Market Summary

The Rapid City, SD metro area housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $346K, down 5.3% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 95 days on the market, 2.1% shorter than a year ago.

There are 665 homes for sale — 1.5% more than last year. With 4.7 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 255 new listings were added during this period, up 19.7% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 97.9% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 17.5% of homes sell above their asking price. 13.7% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

70

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 4.7
Days on Market 95
Price Drops 13.7%
Sale-to-List Ratio 97.9%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 20.8%
Days on Market (National: 55) 72.7%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 99.9%

vs. South Dakota Median

Median Price (South Dakota: $318K) 8.6%
Days on Market (South Dakota: 85) 11.8%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. Prices are 21% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Rapid City, SD metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$389K

Price per Sq Ft

$210

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.9%

Months of Supply

4.7

Sold Above List

17.5%

Price Drops

13.7%

New Listings

255

19.7% YoY

Pending Sales

227

Off Market in 2 Weeks

37.9%

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