How much are property taxes in Sioux Falls, SD?
Homeowners in Sioux Falls, SD pay a median of $3,389 (±$66) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,430.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,308.
That is about 1.2% of the median home value of $292,400.
In Sioux Falls, the median real estate tax went from $2,646 in 2015–2019 to $3,389 in 2020–2024 (+28.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,389 (±$66)
- With a mortgage
- $3,430
- Without a mortgage
- $3,308
- Share of median value
- 1.2%
Real estate taxes in Sioux Falls against Minnehaha County, its state and the nation
| Sioux Falls | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,389 (±$66) | $3,281 (±$66) | $2,724 (±$28) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,430 (±$80) | $3,328 (±$77) | $2,955 (±$34) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,308 (±$126) | $3,189 (±$116) | $2,390 (±$48) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $292,400 (±$5,780) | $287,600 (±$5,329) | $257,400 (±$3,051) | $332,700 |
In Sioux Falls, the median real estate tax is higher than in Minnehaha County ($3,281).
It is also higher than in South Dakota ($2,724).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls ranks 20 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 99 of 729.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Sioux Falls
The median tax ($3,389) is 1.2% of the median home value ($292,400).
Across Minnehaha County the same ratio is 1.1%.
Across South Dakota it is 1.1%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Sioux Falls have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,646 (±$33) | $3,389 (±$66) | +28.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $189,800 (±$3,238) | $292,400 (±$5,780) | +54.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,363 (±$18) | $1,727 (±$26) | +26.7% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Sioux Falls
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | — | $3,389 (±$66) | — |
| Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) | 6.2 mi | $3,288 (±$479) | Not measurably different |
| Springdale Township (Lincoln County) | 6.6 mi | $6,367 (±$507) | Higher |
| Mapleton Township | 6.9 mi | $2,944 (±$414) | Lower |
| Harrisburg | 7.4 mi | $3,637 (±$264) | Not measurably different |
| Tea | 7.5 mi | $4,166 (±$386) | Higher |
| Split Rock Township | 7.5 mi | $4,741 (±$433) | Higher |
| Delapre Township | 8.0 mi | $5,368 (±$801) | Higher |
| Brandon | 8.2 mi | $3,886 (±$234) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mapleton Township, SD ($2,944).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Springdale Township (Lincoln County), SD ($6,367), Tea, SD ($4,166), Split Rock Township, SD ($4,741).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Minnehaha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Sverdrup Township | $3,879 (±$496) |
| 15 | Hartford | $3,757 (±$790) |
| 16 | Dell Rapids | $3,748 (±$736) |
| 17 | Edison Township | $3,727 (±$982) |
| 18 | Wall Lake Township | $3,635 (±$205) |
| 19 | Brandon Township | $3,429 (±$1,085) |
| 20 | Sioux Falls | $3,389 (±$66) |
| 21 | Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) | $3,288 (±$479) |
| 22 | Baltic | $3,111 (±$323) |
| 23 | Crooks | $3,078 (±$380) |
| 24 | Mapleton Township | $2,944 (±$414) |
| 25 | Hartford Township | $2,907 (±$1,767) |
| 26 | Humboldt | $2,841 (±$477) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Minnehaha County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sioux Falls
How much are property taxes in Sioux Falls?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Sioux Falls, SD is $3,389 (±$66) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Sioux Falls?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.2% of the median home value in Sioux Falls, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Sioux Falls gone up?
In Sioux Falls, the median real estate tax went from $2,646 in 2015–2019 to $3,389 in 2020–2024 (+28.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Sioux Falls higher than in Minnehaha County?
In Sioux Falls, the median real estate tax is higher than in Minnehaha County ($3,281).
It is also higher than in South Dakota ($2,724).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sioux Falls city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sioux Falls city, South Dakota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sioux Falls city, South Dakota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sioux Falls city, South Dakota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sioux Falls city, South Dakota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Sioux Falls city, South Dakota (place:59020, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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