What percentage of people rent in Tea, SD?
20.3% (±6.8 points) of the occupied homes in Tea, SD are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 440 renting households against 1,731 that own their home.
In Tea, the share of households that rent went from 33.6% in 2015–2019 to 20.3% in 2020–2024 (−13.3 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 20.3% (±6.8 points)
- Renting households
- 440 (±150)
- Median renter income
- $66,176 (±$65,160)
Who rents and who owns in Tea
| Tea | Lincoln County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 20.3% (±6.8 points) | 28.8% (±2.1 points) | 31.4% (±0.5 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 440 (±150) | 8,018 (±607) | 114,923 (±1,973) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,731 (±182) | 19,861 (±566) | 250,621 (±2,208) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.5 (±0.4) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 3.3 (±0.2) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $66,176 (±$65,160) | $59,484 (±$5,228) | $45,599 (±$1,257) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $123,969 (±$20,240) | $117,264 (±$5,597) | $92,702 (±$1,158) | $100,009 |
In Tea, the renter share is lower than in Lincoln County (28.8%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (31.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Lincoln County, Tea ranks 6 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 391 of 1,152.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Tea has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 33.6% (±5.2 points) | 20.3% (±6.8 points) | −13.3 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $971 (±$29) | $1,220 (±$260) | +25.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $83,162 (±$8,767) | $120,139 (±$19,287) | +44.5% | No measurable change 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.
Households that rent in places near Tea
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea | — | 20.3% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Delapre Township | 1.5 mi | 6.0% (±7.2 points) | Lower |
| Perry Township (Lincoln County) | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Harrisburg | 5.8 mi | 21.6% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Valley Township | 6.1 mi | 5.2% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) | 6.7 mi | 2.2% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| Sioux Falls | 7.5 mi | 40.5% (±1.3 points) | Higher |
| Home Township | 8.1 mi | 0.0% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lennox | 8.1 mi | 25.7% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Delapre Township, SD (6.0%), Perry Township (Lincoln County), SD (0.0%), La Valley Township, SD (5.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sioux Falls, SD (40.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Township (Lincoln County) | 35.5% (±33.4 points) |
| 2 | Canton | 31.9% (±9.7 points) |
| 3 | Lynn Township (Lincoln County) | 25.8% (±32.1 points) |
| 4 | Lennox | 25.7% (±7.8 points) |
| 5 | Harrisburg | 21.6% (±6.4 points) |
| 6 | Tea | 20.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 7 | Pleasant Township (Lincoln County) | 20.0% (±23.5 points) |
| 8 | Hudson | 18.5% (±15.4 points) |
| 9 | Springdale Township (Lincoln County) | 15.0% (±14.2 points) |
| 10 | Fairview Township (Lincoln County) | 14.3% (±24.3 points) |
| 11 | Lincoln Township (Lincoln County) | 9.2% (±12.7 points) |
| 12 | Grant Township (Lincoln County) | 8.3% (±12.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 23 places in Lincoln 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 Tea
How many renters are there in Tea?
Tea has an estimated 440 (±150) renting households, 20.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Tea?
In Tea, the share of households that rent went from 33.6% in 2015–2019 to 20.3% in 2020–2024 (−13.3 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Tea?
A renting household in Tea has 2.5 people on average, against 3.3 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Tea?
The median renting household in Tea, SD has an income of $66,176 (±$65,160) a year, against $123,969 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tea city, South Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tea city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tea city, South Dakota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tea city, South Dakota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tea 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 Tea city, South Dakota (place:63100, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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