Harding County, South Dakota Housing Market
In Harding County, South Dakota, the median home value is $166,100, with a median monthly rent of $521. This places Harding County at #1882 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #34 within South Dakota.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,005
- Establishments: 54
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 509 (avg $138,185)
- Outflow: 509 (avg $138,185)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Harding County | South Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,100 | $181,021 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $521 | $784 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.5% | 72.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.6 | 19.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Harding County is 8.2% below the South Dakota state average and 27.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $521/month is 33.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.6, Harding County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Harding County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County | New York | $166,100 | $837 |
| Ottawa County | Kansas | $166,000 | $809 |
| Dawson County | Nebraska | $166,200 | $925 |
| Renville County | North Dakota | $166,000 | $828 |
| Huron County | Ohio | $166,000 | $848 |
Other Counties in South Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman County | $165,800 | $651 | 69.9% |
| Douglas County | $166,900 | $877 | 76.7% |
| Haakon County | $164,200 | $584 | 79.2% |
| Edmunds County | $163,300 | $992 | 81.1% |
| Hutchinson County | $163,000 | $727 | 77.3% |
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).