Real Estate Investing in Harrold, South Dakota

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 752 • Hughes County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)

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

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.5 / 5 (40/100)

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: 23.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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2.5/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.9% 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 $289,839
Avg Monthly Rent $855
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Harrold Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of South Dakota: Harrold has 2 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

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

The $855/mo / $290K relationship in Harrold looks lackluster once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. looks to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Demographics in Harrold show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is sluggish relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$289,839
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (SD)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pierre, SD metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Pierre, SD metro
0
Days to pending
9.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Harrold, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harrold, SD

Should investors consider Harrold, SD?

With a 2.5/5 investability score, Harrold, SD ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $290K and rents of $855/mo drive the underlying numbers.

How do experienced investors play Harrold, SD?

The best-fit strategy in Harrold, SD is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What are rental rates like in Harrold, SD?

Average rent in Harrold, SD is approximately $855/mo per month. Against $290K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Does Harrold, SD favor landlords or tenants?

Harrold, SD operates under SD law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect predictable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Harrold, SD?

Rental vacancy in Harrold, SD is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

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