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Pennington County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.South Dakota
$363K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.39,674
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$363K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,296 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1980
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.76%

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.89%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.77%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.15%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.34%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.0 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.116,900
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.42 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.18 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

How Pennington County compares

By median home value, Pennington County is the 8th most expensive of 46 counties in South Dakota, and its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in South Dakota.

Home values in Pennington County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$188K$1.1M
counties in South Dakota ranked by median home value
#South DakotaMedian valueHomes
1Codington County$569K11,140
2Custer County$541K5,431
3Sanborn County$520K1,171
4Lawrence County$471K16,051
5Oglala Lakota County$434K159
6Lincoln County$402K21,063
7Meade County$386K10,361
8Pennington County$363K39,674
9Lake County$332K5,472
10Union County$321K4,906
11Stanley County$320K1,381
12Butte County$318K4,259
13Minnehaha County$317K63,391
14Brookings County$315K11,413
15Hanson County$306K1,012
16Turner County$293K3,862
17Kingsbury County$290K2,919
18Clay County$284K4,368
19Yankton County$282K8,715
20Edmunds County$273K1,999
21Fall River County$266K5,263
22McCook County$255K2,591
23Beadle County$248K7,629
24Hamlin County$234K2,340

46 counties in South Dakota are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Pennington County, most valuable first

About the Pennington County market

How many homes are there in Pennington County, SD?

Pennington County, SD contains 39,674 residential properties, with a median of 1,296 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1980. The median TopHap Estimate is $363K.

How does Pennington County, SD compare to the rest of South Dakota?

By median home value, Pennington County, SD is the 8th most expensive of 46 counties in South Dakota. Its typical home is worth more than 60% of all homes in South Dakota. Meade County ranks just above it and Lake County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Pennington County, SD?

77% of homes in Pennington County, SD are owner-occupied. 15% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Pennington County, SD hold?

89% of mortgaged homes in Pennington County, SD are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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