Top South Dakota markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookings, SD | 94 | A |
| 2 | Huron, SD | 90 | A- |
| 3 | Yankton, SD | 75 | C |
| 4 | Aberdeen, SD | 72 | C- |
| 5 | Sioux City, IA | 70 | C- |
| 6 | Sioux Falls, SD | 57 | F |
| 7 | Watertown, SD | 56 | F |
| 8 | Rapid City, SD | 50 | F |
| 9 | Mitchell, SD | 50 | F |
| 10 | Spearfish, SD | 22 | F |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harding County, SD | 99 | A+ |
| 2 | Hand County, SD | 98 | A+ |
| 3 | Hutchinson County, SD | 98 | A+ |
| 4 | faulk, sd | 97 | A+ |
| 5 | dewey, sd | 97 | A+ |
| 6 | Edmunds County, SD | 96 | A |
| 7 | Brule County, SD | 95 | A |
| 8 | hanson, sd | 95 | A |
| 9 | Day County, SD | 94 | A |
| 10 | Jerauld County, SD | 94 | A |
South Dakota Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in South Dakota. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
South Dakota Metro Areas
11 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in South Dakota
South Dakota Counties
61 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in South Dakota
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South Dakota Real Estate Market Analysis
Finding the right markets to invest in across South Dakota means looking past headline price figures. The PropertyIQ Score reads every metropolitan area and county in South Dakota on price momentum from Zillow and demand pressure from Realtor.com, validated against actual market outcomes from 2001 to 2023 — surfacing which markets are positioned to outperform their state and which are set to lag.
South Dakota's zero state income tax and zero personal property tax environment has made it attractive to wealthy individuals seeking tax-advantaged domicile, creating a distinct luxury demand segment in Rapid City and the Black Hills. Sioux Falls anchors the state's most liquid housing market with a diversified financial services economy (Citibank, Wells Fargo). The state's agricultural economy provides stability uncorrelated with coastal market cycles.
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South Dakota Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
South Dakota Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-20. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in South Dakota?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 11 metro areas and 61 counties in South Dakota, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a South Dakota market?
A score of 50 marks South Dakota's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a South Dakota market is read against South Dakota's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the South Dakota average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for South Dakota?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a South Dakota metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for South Dakota market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for South Dakota shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which South Dakota metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Brookings, SD has the highest PropertyIQ Score among South Dakota metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.