Real Estate Investing in Crooks, South Dakota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,553 • Minnehaha County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (51/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

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Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $374,573
Avg Monthly Rent $1,170
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Crooks Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of South Dakota: Crooks has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

unambiguously Crooks's aggregate rating of ★★☆☆☆ reflects muted investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Transaction volume in Crooks has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. In practical terms, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Crooks — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★☆☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$374,573
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,170
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (SD)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Sioux Falls, SD metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
51%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Sioux Falls, SD metro
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Days to pending
9.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
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ZIP Codes in Crooks, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crooks, SD

Are homes affordable in Crooks, SD?

Typical homes in Crooks, SD go for around $375K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% reliable price movement.

How deep is the rental pool in Crooks, SD?

Crooks, SD draws a predictable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,170/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Does house hacking make sense in Crooks, SD?

For house hackers, Crooks, SD is a challenging. The $1,170/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $375K property.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Crooks, SD?

Expect elevated vacancy in Crooks, SD. Rents at $1,170/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

How much is rent in Crooks, SD?

Average rent in Crooks, SD is approximately $1,170/mo per month. Against $375K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

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