Real Estate Investing in Deadwood, South Dakota

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 2,263 • Lawrence County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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: 30.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.3% 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 $511,100
Avg Monthly Rent $923
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Deadwood Real Estate

Across Deadwood's 2 ZIPs, the picture is underwhelming: $511K median values, $923/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Across Deadwood's 2 ZIPs, fundamentals run tepid: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rents in Deadwood at $923/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Population dynamics in Deadwood haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with underwhelming income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$511,100
Avg Monthly Rent
$923
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (SD)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Spearfish, SD metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
73%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Spearfish, SD metro
0
Days to pending
7.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Deadwood, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadwood, SD

What strategy should investors use in Deadwood, SD?

In Deadwood, SD the solid play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $511K prices and $923/mo rents suits that approach.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Deadwood, SD?

Deadwood, SD offers a predictable renter base at the $923/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

What is the typical home price in Deadwood, SD?

The median home value in Deadwood, SD is roughly $511K. That puts it reasonable relative to the SD statewide average.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Deadwood, SD?

Deadwood, SD offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $923/mo rent level.

What do rentals go for in Deadwood, SD?

Deadwood, SD rentals go for roughly $923/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $511K acquisition costs.

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