Brule County, South Dakota Housing Market
In Brule County, South Dakota, the median home value is $216,800, with a median monthly rent of $835. This places Brule County at #1227 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #19 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: $793
- Establishments: 230
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 20
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,087 (avg $70,325)
- Outflow: 1,893 (avg $71,705)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Brule County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57325 | 238.2 | -15.65% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Brule County | South Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $216,800 | $181,021 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $835 | $784 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.4% | 72.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.6 | 19.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Brule County is 19.8% above the South Dakota state average and 4.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $835/month is 6.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Brule County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.4%, compared to 72.6% in South Dakota and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamlico County | North Carolina | $216,800 | $752 |
| Clark County | Idaho | $216,900 | $773 |
| Boone County | Illinois | $216,900 | $1,041 |
| Jefferson County | Kansas | $216,900 | $835 |
| Eaton County | Michigan | $216,900 | $1,092 |
Other Counties in South Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County | $221,100 | $777 | 67.6% |
| Turner County | $222,900 | $742 | 79.0% |
| Hamlin County | $208,600 | $800 | 82.0% |
| Yankton County | $225,900 | $781 | 72.7% |
| Moody County | $226,500 | $758 | 73.5% |
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).