How many renters in Sioux Falls, SD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.7% (±3.0 points) of renting households in Sioux Falls, SD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.7% (±3.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.9% (±2.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±1.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sioux Falls
| Share of income spent on rent | Sioux Falls | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.8% (±1.7 points) | 15.5% | 18.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.5% (±1.6 points) | 16.0% | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.9% (±2.0 points) | 14.9% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.1% (±1.8 points) | 12.3% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±1.5 points) | 8.5% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.9% (±2.6 points) | 32.7% | 30.4% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Sioux Falls against Minnehaha County, its state and the nation
| Sioux Falls | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.7% (±3.0 points) | 41.2% (±3.0 points) | 39.7% (±1.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.9% (±2.6 points) | 32.7% (±2.5 points) | 30.4% (±1.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±1.1 points) | 26.4% (±1.1 points) | 25.9% (±0.6 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,209 (±$2,034) | $46,405 (±$2,094) | $45,599 (±$1,257) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,035 (±$26) | $978 (±$18) | $946 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In Sioux Falls, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Minnehaha County (41.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (39.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls ranks 7 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 147 of 550.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Sioux Falls
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | — | 40.7% (±3.0 points) | — |
| Springdale Township (Lincoln County) | 6.6 mi | 94.4% (±33.8 points) | Higher |
| Mapleton Township | 6.9 mi | 22.4% (±59.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisburg | 7.4 mi | 36.5% (±23.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tea | 7.5 mi | 45.9% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Split Rock Township | 7.5 mi | 21.3% (±43.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delapre Township | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±59.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brandon | 8.2 mi | 34.9% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crooks | 8.7 mi | 54.7% (±32.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Springdale Township (Lincoln County), SD (94.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Minnehaha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Burk Township | 100.0% (±86.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Sverdrup Township | 100.0% (±64.1 points) |
| 3 | Lyons Township | 77.8% (±50.7 points) |
| 4 | Sherman | 66.7% (±120.2 points) |
| 5 | Crooks | 54.7% (±32.2 points) |
| 6 | Highland Township (Minnehaha County) | 50.0% (±96.3 points) |
| 7 | Sioux Falls | 40.7% (±3.0 points) |
| 8 | Dell Rapids | 38.6% (±18.7 points) |
| 9 | Hartford | 37.0% (±23.7 points) |
| 10 | Brandon | 34.9% (±14.3 points) |
| 11 | Colton | 28.9% (±27.1 points) |
| 12 | Garretson | 27.0% (±14.5 points) |
| 13 | Mapleton Township | 22.4% (±59.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Minnehaha County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sioux Falls
Are renters in Sioux Falls rent-burdened?
40.7% of renting households in Sioux Falls pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Sioux Falls spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sioux Falls, SD spends 26.5% (±1.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sioux Falls city, South Dakota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sioux Falls city, South Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sioux Falls city, South Dakota
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).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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