Real Estate Investing in Humboldt, South Dakota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,527 • Minnehaha County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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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 $340,057
Avg Monthly Rent $837
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Humboldt Real Estate

Humboldt (South Dakota) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. decisively the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Across Humboldt's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run subdued: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Transaction volume in Humboldt has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Turning to rents, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Humboldt a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$340,057
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
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
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 Humboldt, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Humboldt, SD

What are vacancy rates like in Humboldt, SD?

Humboldt, SD carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect steady absorption at market rents of $837/mo.

What is the typical rental rate in Humboldt, SD?

Rent in Humboldt, SD is around $837/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $340K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Which investment style suits Humboldt, SD?

In Humboldt, SD the notable play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $340K prices and $837/mo rents suits that approach.

What does house hacking look like in Humboldt, SD?

House hacking works a challenging in Humboldt, SD. Rents of $837/mo against $340K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

How does Humboldt, SD rate as a rental market?

Our data puts Humboldt, SD at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $340K and rents around $837/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

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