Butte County, South Dakota Housing Market
In Butte County, South Dakota, the median home value is $244,600, with a median monthly rent of $972. This places Butte County at #934 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #10 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: $925
- Establishments: 451
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 80
- Multi-family: 8
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,516 (avg $63,513)
- Outflow: 4,107 (avg $64,096)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Butte County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57783 | 347.2 | +1.74% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Butte County | South Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $244,600 | $181,021 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $972 | $784 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.1% | 72.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.0 | 19.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Butte County is 35.1% above the South Dakota state average and 7.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $972/month is 24.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Butte County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton County | Kentucky | $244,400 | $1,069 |
| Fallon County | Montana | $244,800 | $779 |
| Lincoln County | Missouri | $244,300 | $961 |
| Madison County | Iowa | $245,100 | $1,036 |
| Carlton County | Minnesota | $245,100 | $1,009 |
Other Counties in South Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes County | $242,000 | $990 | 72.0% |
| Lake County | $247,600 | $947 | 73.8% |
| Codington County | $237,700 | $938 | 69.8% |
| Clay County | $232,300 | $770 | 50.8% |
| 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).