Moody County, South Dakota Housing Market
In Moody County, South Dakota, the median home value is $226,500, with a median monthly rent of $758. This places Moody County at #1114 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #15 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: $1,085
- Establishments: 188
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 21
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,541 (avg $69,323)
- Outflow: 2,444 (avg $72,940)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Moody County | South Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $226,500 | $181,021 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $758 | $784 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.5% | 72.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.9 | 19.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Moody County is 25.1% above the South Dakota state average and 0.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $758/month is 3.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Moody County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair County | Alabama | $226,300 | $1,084 |
| Franklin County | Texas | $226,300 | $936 |
| Washington County | Colorado | $226,200 | $947 |
| Clinton County | Missouri | $226,800 | $1,008 |
| Jeff Davis County | Texas | $226,200 | $1,241 |
Other Counties in South Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankton County | $225,900 | $781 | 72.7% |
| Turner County | $222,900 | $742 | 79.0% |
| McCook County | $230,100 | $945 | 79.5% |
| Brown County | $221,100 | $777 | 67.6% |
| Clay County | $232,300 | $770 | 50.8% |
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).