Real Estate Investing in Keystone, South Dakota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 996 • Pennington County

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Should you buy in Keystone, 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: 23.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.9% 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 $542,854
Avg Monthly Rent $909
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Keystone Real Estate

Keystone in South Dakota is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Keystone is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rents in Keystone at $909/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.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Rapid City, SD

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Avg Home Value
$542,854
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
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
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ZIP Codes in Keystone, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keystone, SD

Can I house hack in Keystone, SD?

The house hack math a challenging in Keystone, SD. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $909/mo rents and $543K home values.

Is SD a landlord-friendly state?

SD ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Keystone generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What kind of tenants rent in Keystone, SD?

Tenant demand in Keystone, SD is solid. The local workforce $909/mo rents across most rental classes.

How does Keystone, SD rate as a rental market?

Investors tracking Keystone, SD will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $543K median home values and $909/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting even-keeled returns.

How expensive is real estate in Keystone, SD?

Homes in Keystone, SD typically sell near $543K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which stable long-term demand.

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