Real Estate Investing in Montrose, South Dakota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,353 • McCook County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (54/100)

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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  • Elevated vacancy: 11.4% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.6% 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 $389,376
Avg Monthly Rent $837
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Montrose Real Estate

Across Montrose's 1 ZIPs, the picture is thin: $389K median values, $837/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

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

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

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Avg Home Value
$389,376
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
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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 Montrose, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Montrose, SD

Where do home prices stand in Montrose, SD?

Expect median prices around $389K in Montrose, SD. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Montrose, SD?

Montrose, SD draws a consistent base of working renters. Demand at the $837/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

How high is vacancy risk in Montrose, SD?

Vacancy in Montrose, SD is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $837/mo.

Is house hacking profitable in Montrose, SD?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Montrose, SD reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Montrose, SD?

Landlord-friendliness in Montrose, SD is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

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