Real Estate Investing in Brookings County, South Dakota

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 29,336

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (62/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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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: 9.8% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $337,727
Avg Monthly Rent $943
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Brookings County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in South Dakota: Brookings has 4 cities, 4 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

The investment case for Brookings County is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Brookings β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$337,727
Avg Monthly Rent
$943
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (SD)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Brookings, 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Brookings County

2 Colleges 11,638 Students 137 Off-Campus Renters
C+
South Dakota State University
4-Year Public Β· 11,498 students
πŸ“ ~137 students rent off-campus
D
Institute of Lutheran Theology
4-Year Private Β· 140 students

Cities in Brookings County

ZIP Codes in Brookings County, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brookings County

What is the typical rental rate in, SD?

Expect rents around $943/mo per month in, SD. With home values at $338K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is SD a landlord-friendly state?

SD law tenant-protective for landlords, and inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

Do rentals sit vacant long in, SD?

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

Where does, SD sit compared to SD statewide?

within SD reads broadly in line with the state benchmark. Investors comparing markets should weight local data above the statewide aggregate.

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