Real Estate Investing in Minnehaha, South Dakota

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 3,313

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GREAT FIT
Grade A (91/100)

Strong fundamentals β€” affordable, appreciating, and stable. A confident pick for primary residence.

πŸ“ˆ 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

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

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Avg Home Value $100,138
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Minnehaha County Real Estate

Minnehaha County (SD) covers 4 ZIPs and 3 municipalities. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been underwhelming across most of the geography.

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

A 3,313 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Minnehaha a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$100,138
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (SD)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Minnehaha County

8 Colleges 7,944 Students 1,030 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Augustana University
4-Year Private Β· 2,158 students
C+
Southeast Technical College
2-Year Public Β· 2,478 students
πŸ“ ~1,030 students rent off-campus
C
Stewart School
Vocational For-Profit Β· 148 students
C
University of Sioux Falls
4-Year Private Β· 1,509 students
C
Sanford Medical Center
2-Year Private Β· 27 students
C
Kairos University
4-Year Private Β· 1,105 students
D
California Intercontinental University
4-Year For-Profit Β· 484 students
D
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
2-Year Private Β· 35 students

Investor Insight: With 1,030 students living off-campus, Minnehaha County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Minnehaha County

ZIP Codes in Minnehaha County, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minnehaha County

Is the tenant base reliable in, SD?

, SD offers a measured renter base at the $873/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

What kind of market is, SD for investors?

, SD rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $100K and rents near $873/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in, SD?

, SD home values average about $100K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $873/mo in monthly income.

Is investability higher in, SD than across SD?

, SD sits broadly in line with the SD average on most investor metrics. Home values of $100K and rents of $873/mo set the benchmark here.

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