Housing by town in Buffalo County, South Dakota
Buffalo County, South Dakota has 2 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $540 (±$187) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $437 in 2015–2019 (+23.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $540 (±$187)
- Households that rent
- 47.4%
- Median household income
- $47,045
- Places
- 2
Cities, towns and townships in Buffalo County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvira Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Fort Thompson | $563 | 60.8% | $47,159 | $150,000 | $200 or less |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,850 | $33,100 | $52,950 |
| 2 people | $22,700 | $37,800 | $60,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,250 | $75,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,050 | $81,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $54,850 | $87,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,600 | $93,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,400 | $99,800 |
How the places in Buffalo County rank across South Dakota
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ZIP codes in Buffalo County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57339 | 1,390 | $605 | $121,700 | $46,136 | 56.5% |
| 57341 | 79 | — | — | — | 18.5% |
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Questions about Buffalo County
Which place in Buffalo County has the highest rent?
Fort Thompson has the highest median gross rent, $563 (±$222) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median rent in Buffalo County, South Dakota?
The median gross rent in Buffalo County is $540 (±$187) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buffalo County, South Dakota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buffalo County, South Dakota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Buffalo County, SD
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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