Housing by town in Brookings County, South Dakota
Brookings County, South Dakota has 31 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $901 (±$83) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $750 in 2015–2019 (+20.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Volga has the highest median gross rent ($1,130) and Bruce the lowest ($692).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $901 (±$83)
- Households that rent
- 42.8%
- Median household income
- $70,064
- Places
- 31
Cities, towns and townships in Brookings County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afton Township (Brookings County) | — | 5.0% | $88,333 | $320,800 | $3,571 |
| Alton Township | — | 8.2% | $92,813 | $288,500 | $3,467 |
| Argo Township | — | 0.0% | $114,327 | $302,900 | $1,485 |
| Aurora | $840 | 25.0% | $95,952 | $234,600 | $2,951 |
| Aurora Township (Brookings County) | — | 18.9% | $68,646 | $285,400 | $3,773 |
| Bangor Township | — | 24.5% | $150,833 | $226,200 | $3,213 |
| Brookings | $889 | 52.3% | $63,493 | $265,500 | $3,097 |
| Brookings Township | — | 0.0% | $118,529 | $288,900 | $3,471 |
| Bruce | $692 | 22.7% | $55,000 | $114,100 | $1,750 |
| Bushnell | — | 20.0% | — | $90,000 | $1,222 |
| Elkton | $1,061 | 37.7% | $69,688 | $185,100 | $2,058 |
| Elkton Township | — | 27.9% | $63,281 | $348,100 | $2,409 |
| Eureka Township (Brookings County) | — | 0.0% | — | $434,000 | $2,167 |
| Lake Hendricks Township | — | 23.8% | $86,750 | $621,700 | $3,803 |
| Lake Sinai Township | — | 0.0% | $76,392 | $230,800 | $2,477 |
| Laketon Township | — | 0.0% | $160,721 | $342,000 | $2,300 |
| Medary Township | $859 | 16.5% | $107,583 | $312,400 | $3,286 |
| Oak Lake Township | — | 0.0% | $133,125 | $277,700 | $1,866 |
| Oakwood Township | — | 22.3% | $117,656 | $281,000 | $2,718 |
| Oslo Township | — | 33.3% | $80,595 | — | $2,688 |
| Parnell Township | — | 0.0% | $86,250 | $342,300 | $3,161 |
| Preston Township | — | 8.8% | — | $418,400 | — |
| Richland Township (Brookings County) | $838 | 48.8% | $120,250 | $415,400 | $4,750 |
| Sherman Township (Brookings County) | — | 0.0% | $61,886 | — | — |
| Sinai | — | 33.3% | $56,875 | $89,300 | $1,222 |
| Sterling Township | — | 0.0% | $144,318 | $558,800 | $4,133 |
| Trenton Township | — | 16.2% | $113,750 | — | $5,515 |
| Volga | $1,130 | 46.6% | $78,828 | $240,000 | $2,761 |
| Volga Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| White | $693 | 26.0% | $67,639 | $128,800 | $2,074 |
| Winsor Township | — | 18.8% | $125,789 | $395,200 | — |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,600 | $39,300 | $62,850 |
| 2 people | $26,950 | $44,900 | $71,800 |
| 3 people | $30,300 | $50,500 | $80,800 |
| 4 people | $33,650 | $56,100 | $89,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,600 | $96,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,100 | $104,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,600 | $111,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,100 | $118,500 |
How the places in Brookings County rank across South Dakota
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Crime reported to police in Brookings County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 103 | 326 | 906 | 35,989 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 27 | 74 | 325 | 895 | 36,321 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 33 | 89 | 244 | 661 | 36,909 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Brookings County recorded 33 violent and 244 property crimes, 89 and 661 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Brookings County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings Police Department | 24,860 | 28 | 216 |
| Brookings County Sheriff's Office | 12,049 | 5 | 28 |
ZIP codes in Brookings County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57006 | 24,192 | $887 | $273,900 | $66,337 | 48.3% |
| 57071 | 3,149 | $1,112 | $246,000 | $77,138 | 39.0% |
| 57007 | 2,377 | — | — | — | — |
| 57002 | 1,674 | $843 | $244,200 | $93,214 | 22.8% |
| 57026 | 1,531 | $1,017 | $213,200 | $80,568 | 32.3% |
| 57276 | 942 | $696 | $161,400 | $67,639 | 14.6% |
| 57220 | 665 | $725 | $216,700 | $86,094 | 18.7% |
| 57061 | 215 | — | $89,300 | $56,875 | 33.3% |
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Questions about Brookings County
What is the crime rate in Brookings County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Brookings County recorded 89 violent and 661 property crimes per 100,000 residents (33 violent and 244 property crimes in all).
Which place in Brookings County has the highest rent?
Volga has the highest median gross rent, $1,130 (±$51) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Brookings County has the lowest rent?
Bruce has the lowest median gross rent, $692 (±$258) a month.
What is the median rent in Brookings County, South Dakota?
The median gross rent in Brookings County is $901 (±$83) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookings County, South Dakota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookings County, South Dakota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Brookings County, SD
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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