Jones County, South Dakota Housing Market
In Jones County, South Dakota, the median home value is $139,600, with a median monthly rent of $543. This places Jones County at #2377 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #49 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: $745
- Establishments: 43
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 3
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 359 (avg $64,373)
- Outflow: 359 (avg $64,373)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Jones County | South Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $139,600 | $181,021 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $543 | $784 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.3% | 72.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.4 | 19.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Jones County is 22.9% below the South Dakota state average and 38.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $543/month is 30.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.4, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Jones County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods County | Oklahoma | $139,600 | $850 |
| Decatur County | Tennessee | $139,600 | $757 |
| Smyth County | Virginia | $139,600 | $731 |
| Cheyenne County | Nebraska | $139,700 | $821 |
| Nelson County | North Dakota | $139,700 | $582 |
Other Counties in South Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory County | $139,900 | $614 | 76.7% |
| Walworth County | $136,600 | $926 | 76.2% |
| Miner County | $142,600 | $644 | 84.8% |
| Sanborn County | $135,600 | $725 | 78.6% |
| Bon Homme County | $134,100 | $646 | 80.5% |
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).