Todd County, South Dakota Housing Market

In Todd County, South Dakota, the median home value is $53,900, with a median monthly rent of $532. This places Todd County at #3130 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #65 within South Dakota.

Median Home Value $53,900
Median Rent $532/mo
Owner Occupancy 46.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 8.4

📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)

ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.

📍 Economic Snapshot

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Employment & Wages

551
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $992
  • Establishments: 73
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Migration Patterns

+87
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 2,515 (avg $44,488)
  • Outflow: 2,428 (avg $45,203)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Todd County Compares

MetricTodd CountySouth Dakota AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $53,900 $181,021 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $532 $784 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 46.3% 72.6% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 8.4 19.0 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Todd County is 70.2% below the South Dakota state average and 76.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $532/month is 32.1% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 8.4, buying a home in Todd County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.

Todd County has an owner-occupancy rate of 46.3%, 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

CountyStateMedian Home ValueMedian Rent
Cochran County Texas $53,200 $697
Oglala Lakota County South Dakota $52,900 $584
McDowell County West Virginia $50,000 $643
Stonewall County Texas $48,600 $613
Cottle County Texas $59,300 $264

Other Counties in South Dakota

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Oglala Lakota County $52,900 $584 51.5%
Dewey County $69,600 $692 61.2%
Corson County $69,800 $496 59.1%
Mellette County $84,100 $708 60.4%
McPherson County $85,600 $594 81.3%

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).