Sully County, South Dakota Housing Market
In Sully County, South Dakota, the median home value is $205,400, with a median monthly rent of $842. This places Sully County at #1352 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #23 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: $1,131
- Establishments: 86
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 9
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 601 (avg $91,674)
- Outflow: 571 (avg $92,702)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Sully County | South Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $205,400 | $181,021 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $842 | $784 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.8% | 72.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.3 | 19.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Sully County is 13.5% above the South Dakota state average and 9.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $842/month is 7.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.3, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Sully County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.8%, compared to 72.6% in South Dakota and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner County | Nebraska | $205,700 | $975 |
| Hardin County | Texas | $205,700 | $1,049 |
| Hemphill County | Texas | $205,700 | $836 |
| Clark County | Kentucky | $205,800 | $938 |
| Polk County | Missouri | $205,800 | $814 |
Other Counties in South Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davison County | $205,800 | $847 | 61.5% |
| Deuel County | $205,900 | $642 | 82.8% |
| Stanley County | $203,500 | $952 | 83.1% |
| Hamlin County | $208,600 | $800 | 82.0% |
| Brule County | $216,800 | $835 | 76.4% |
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).