Real Estate Investing in Hill City, South Dakota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,784 • Pennington County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

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: 24.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.4% 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 $489,059
Avg Monthly Rent $1,170
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Hill City Real Estate

Hill City, SD covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are thin — this is not a market to enter casually.

The investment case for Hill City is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Rent trends and price trends in Hill City are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in South Dakota.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Rapid City, SD

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Avg Home Value
$489,059
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,170
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (SD)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Rapid City, SD metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
61%
Days Pending
1/2
50 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Rapid City, SD metro
50
Days to pending
10.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Hill City, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hill City, SD

Is Hill City, SD a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Hill City, SD rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $489K and rents near $1,170/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

What is the best play in Hill City, SD?

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

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Hill City, SD?

Hill City, SD vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

What is the typical renter like in Hill City, SD?

The renter base in Hill City, SD is reasonable for the $1,170/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields even-keeled tenants.

Where do rents currently stand in Hill City, SD?

Expect rents around $1,170/mo per month in Hill City, SD. With home values at $489K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

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