Real Estate Investing in Colton, South Dakota

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 2,080 • Minnehaha County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (56/100)

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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  • High vacancy: 18.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.0% 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 $347,791
Avg Monthly Rent $972
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Colton Real Estate

Colton (South Dakota) spans 2 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Colton is in that category.

decisively Colton's sale market has not rewarded patience. better suited elsewhere for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Colton'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
$347,791
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (SD)
☀️ Warm Market — Sioux Falls, SD metro
0
Days to pending
9.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Colton, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colton, SD

How strong are rents in Colton, SD?

Expect rents around $972/mo per month in Colton, SD. With home values at $348K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Colton, SD?

Colton, SD median home values land near $348K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $972/mo-per-month rentals.

Is Colton in SD worth investing in?

Colton, SD rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $348K and rents near $972/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Is vacancy a concern in Colton, SD?

Occupancy in Colton, SD runs even-keeled with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $972/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Are landlord laws favorable in Colton, SD?

Colton, SD falls under SD landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

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