Brown County, South Dakota Housing Market
In Brown County, South Dakota, the median home value is $221,100, with a median monthly rent of $777. This places Brown County at #1177 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #18 within South Dakota.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,079
- Establishments: 1,448
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 65
- Multi-family: 104
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 16,450 (avg $91,809)
- Outflow: 15,422 (avg $94,504)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Brown County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57401 | 254.9 | +1.48% | 2025 |
| 2 | 57451 | 290.0 | — | 2023 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Brown County | South Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $221,100 | $181,021 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $777 | $784 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 67.6% | 72.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.7 | 19.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Brown County is 22.1% above the South Dakota state average and 2.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $777/month is 0.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Brown County has an owner-occupancy rate of 67.6%, compared to 72.6% in South Dakota and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore County | Minnesota | $221,100 | $797 |
| Hopkins County | Texas | $221,100 | $1,109 |
| Saline County | Arkansas | $221,200 | $1,033 |
| Greene County | Missouri | $221,300 | $989 |
| Waseca County | Minnesota | $220,800 | $883 |
Other Counties in South Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner County | $222,900 | $742 | 79.0% |
| Brule County | $216,800 | $835 | 76.4% |
| Yankton County | $225,900 | $781 | 72.7% |
| Moody County | $226,500 | $758 | 73.5% |
| McCook County | $230,100 | $945 | 79.5% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).