Stanley County, South Dakota Housing Market
In Stanley County, South Dakota, the median home value is $203,500, with a median monthly rent of $952. This places Stanley County at #1365 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #24 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: $928
- Establishments: 142
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 11
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,381 (avg $96,345)
- Outflow: 1,368 (avg $97,080)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Stanley County | South Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $203,500 | $181,021 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $952 | $784 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.1% | 72.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.8 | 19.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Stanley County is 12.4% above the South Dakota state average and 10.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $952/month is 21.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.8, the buy-vs-rent decision in Stanley County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Stanley County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper County | Missouri | $203,500 | $782 |
| Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | $203,500 | $879 |
| Gregg County | Texas | $203,400 | $1,102 |
| Sedgwick County | Kansas | $203,300 | $998 |
| Logan County | Ohio | $203,200 | $845 |
Other Counties in South Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sully County | $205,400 | $842 | 72.8% |
| Davison County | $205,800 | $847 | 61.5% |
| Deuel County | $205,900 | $642 | 82.8% |
| Hamlin County | $208,600 | $800 | 82.0% |
| Fall River County | $193,200 | $931 | 72.4% |
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).