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Vale 57788

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.South Dakota
$232K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$404K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2025 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
201720182019202120232025
Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
201720182019202120232025
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
201720182019202120232025
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
201720182019202120232025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.252
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$404K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,400 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1998
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.3.2%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.72%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.9.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.58%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.17%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.22%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.450
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Vale 57788 compares

By median home value, Vale 57788 is the 1st most expensive of 4 ZIP codes in Butte County, and its typical home is worth more than 67% of all homes in Butte County.

Home values in Vale 57788

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$136K$760K
ZIP codes in Butte County ranked by median home value
#Butte CountyMedian valueHomes
1Vale 57788$404K252
2Nisland 57762$347K279
3Belle Fourche 57717$319K3,226
4Newell 57760$289K607

About the Vale 57788 market

What is the median home price in Vale 57788, SD?

The median sale price in Vale 57788, SD is $232,000 (data through October 2025), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Vale 57788, SD each year?

3 homes sold in Vale 57788, SD over the last 12 months (data through October 2025). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Vale 57788, SD?

Vale 57788, SD contains 252 residential properties, with a median of 1,400 square feet, built around 1998. The median TopHap Estimate is $404K.

How does Vale 57788, SD compare to the rest of Butte County?

By median home value, Vale 57788, SD is the 1st most expensive of 4 ZIP codes in Butte County. Its typical home is worth more than 67% of all homes in Butte County. Nisland 57762 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Vale 57788, SD?

58% of homes in Vale 57788, SD are owner-occupied. 17% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Vale 57788, SD hold?

72% of mortgaged homes in Vale 57788, SD are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 9.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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