Real Estate Investing in Aberdeen, South Dakota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 32,064 • Brown County

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Should you buy in Aberdeen, SD? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (66/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.2% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $245,903
Avg Monthly Rent $1,082
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Aberdeen Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Aberdeen shows the kind of modest fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Aberdeen is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

The $1,082/mo / $246K relationship in Aberdeen looks thin once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. appears to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Aberdeen's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$245,903
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,082
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (SD)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Aberdeen, SD metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
65%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Aberdeen, SD metro
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Days to pending
9.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Aberdeen

1 College 3,521 Students 158 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Northern State University
4-Year Public · 3,521 students
📍 ~158 students rent off-campus

ZIP Codes in Aberdeen, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aberdeen, SD

Are eviction rules reasonable in Aberdeen, SD?

For rental operators, Aberdeen, SD rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

What is the typical renter like in Aberdeen, SD?

Tenant quality in Aberdeen, SD ranks as solid. Landlords generally report steady occupancy at market rents of $1,082/mo.

What kind of market is Aberdeen, SD for investors?

Our data puts Aberdeen, SD at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $246K and rents around $1,082/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Does house hacking make sense in Aberdeen, SD?

House hacking in Aberdeen, SD is reasonable to execute. Prices around $246K and rents of $1,082/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

How much does a house cost in Aberdeen, SD?

In Aberdeen, SD the median home value sits at $246K. Against the broader SD market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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