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Sioux falls, SD

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Sioux falls.

Population: 150,732 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sioux falls, SD is $295,319 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $254,700 after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,315/month. 47 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$295,319

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$295,319
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+24.9%
10-year appreciation
+81.7%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$297,311
House Price Index (state)
496.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$254,700
Median list price
$260,880
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
-0.5%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
60
For-sale inventory
600
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
222

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,315/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$767/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$959/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,218/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,584/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,828/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
89.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
47
Elementary schools
25
Middle schools
7
High schools
12
School districts serving the area
Sioux Falls School District 49-5, East Dakota Educational Cooperative, Tea Area School District 41-5
Schools include
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11, Cleveland Elementary - 14, Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16, Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54, Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.5°F
Average high
57.5°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.1 in
Annual snowfall
48.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
245
Days with Moderate air quality
97
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
175

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-39,857
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
42,103
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,554

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (33 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
79
Nearest airport
Wings on the Prairie Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
SIOUX FALLS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, LIFESCAPE, AVERA HEART HOSPITAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+808 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
34.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,931
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
81.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
122,935
Average weekly wage
$1,206
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,011

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Sioux fallsState medianUS median
Median home value$295,319$306,725$289,727
Median sale price$254,700$287,750$325,000
Median days on market40 days58 days51 days
Typical rent$1,315/mo$1,302/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,931$1,656$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sioux falls, SD?
$295,319.
What is the median sale price in Sioux falls, SD?
$254,700.
How long do homes take to sell in Sioux falls, SD?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Sioux falls, SD?
Typical rent: $1,315/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sioux falls, SD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Sioux falls, SD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Sioux falls, SD?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sioux falls, SD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sioux falls, SD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sioux falls, SD?
47 schools (25 elementary, 7 middle, 12 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sioux falls, SD walkable?
Walkability index: 12.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sioux falls, SD?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sioux falls, SD?
Regional Price Parity: 89.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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