Yankton County, South Dakota Housing Market
In Yankton County, South Dakota, the median home value is $225,900, with a median monthly rent of $781. This places Yankton County at #1120 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #16 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: $1,098
- Establishments: 814
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 37
- Multi-family: 53
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,858 (avg $86,577)
- Outflow: 9,055 (avg $88,063)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Yankton County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57078 | 268.0 | +2.43% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Yankton County | South Dakota Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,900 | $181,021 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $781 | $784 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.7% | 72.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.1 | 19.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Yankton County is 24.8% above the South Dakota state average and 0.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $781/month is about equal to the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Yankton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County | Kentucky | $225,800 | $971 |
| Winnebago County | Wisconsin | $225,800 | $965 |
| Macon County | Tennessee | $225,700 | $846 |
| Washburn County | Wisconsin | $226,100 | $795 |
| Washington County | Colorado | $226,200 | $947 |
Other Counties in South Dakota
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody County | $226,500 | $758 | 73.5% |
| 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).