Sioux Falls, SD Housing Market

Warm Market

Metro-level monthly sale metrics for rental investors — prices, inventory, pace, and negotiation signals. Figures represent the Sioux Falls, SD metro area.

Data period: May 2026

Market snapshot

Median sale price
$355K
Median days on market
34 days
Months of supply
2.2
Active inventory
903
Homes sold
409
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Listings with price drop
22.1%
Data month
May 2026

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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
Competitive
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. · Appreciation · Negotiation

Watch-outs

  • Low inventory with tight supply often means more competition on offers.
  • Elevated price cuts can signal negotiation room — verify condition, rents, and comps street-by-street.

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.

Warm Market

The market is active with moderate buyer demand.

Sioux Falls, SD market summary

The Sioux Falls, SD metro area housing market is heating up. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $355K, up 5.8% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 34 days on the market, 39.3% shorter than a year ago.

There are 903 homes for sale — 12.8% fewer than last year. With 2.2 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 510 new listings were added during this period, down 7.4% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 98.8% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 20.1% of homes sell above their asking price. 22.1% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

57

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 2.2
Days on Market 34
Price Drops 22.1%
Sale-to-List Ratio 98.8%
Market Temperature Warm

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $450K) 21.2%
Days on Market (National: 42) 19.0%
Inventory (National: 1,460,440) 99.9%

vs. South Dakota Median

Median Price (South Dakota: $347K) 2.3%
Days on Market (South Dakota: 49) 30.6%

Investor takeaway

A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 21% 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.

Sioux Falls, SD market trends

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Detailed market metrics

Median list price

$357K

Price per sq ft

$190

Sale-to-list ratio

98.8%

Months of supply

2.2

Sold above list

20.1%

Price drops

22.1%

New listings

510

7.4% YoY

Pending sales

351

Off market in 2 weeks

48.7%

Sioux Falls, SD housing market FAQs

What is the median home price in Sioux Falls, SD?

For the latest published month, the median sale price in Sioux Falls, SD is $355K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.

Is Sioux Falls, SD a buyer's or seller's market?

With about 2.2 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 Sioux Falls, SD?

For the latest published month, the median days on market in Sioux Falls, SD is 34 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.

Is Sioux Falls, SD good for rental property investors?

Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Sioux Falls, SD 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 Sioux Falls, SD?

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 Sioux Falls, SD deals.

National context

Step up to the U.S. housing market hub for national trends, then browse top metro markets by sales activity.

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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.