Real Estate Investing in Hutchinson County, South Dakota

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 4,936

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (66/100)

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

4.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $249,135
Avg Monthly Rent $837
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Hutchinson County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in South Dakota: Hutchinson has 2 cities, 2 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Hutchinson is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. plainly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

The 0% renter share in Hutchinson masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$249,135
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (SD)
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πŸ“‰ 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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Cities in Hutchinson County

ZIP Codes in Hutchinson County, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hutchinson County

Should investors consider, SD?

, SD shows an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $249K and average rents around $837/mo. That combination puts it in the robust tier for investor interest.

What is the typical home price in, SD?

Median home price in, SD is near $249K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been reliable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Is, SD better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in, SD. The numbers - $249K homes against $837/mo rents - support that play.

Is, SD good for landlords?

Rental owners in, SD deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

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