Real Estate Investing in Stanley County, South Dakota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,911

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.4% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.9% CAGR).

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2.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $306,725
Avg Monthly Rent $927
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Stanley County Real Estate

Stanley County (SD) covers 1 ZIPs and 1 municipalities. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been underwhelming across most of the geography.

Investors considering Stanley, South Dakota should understand what the β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜† rating represents β€” a region with material challenges, not a temporary rough patch.

A 2,911 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Stanley a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$306,725
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (SD)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pierre, SD metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
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N/A
Rent YoY
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Below List
0/3
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Days Pending
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Cities in Stanley County

ZIP Codes in Stanley County, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stanley County

How does the, SD market compare with SD as a whole?

Against the SD average, is broadly in line with. The divergence is driven by local fundamentals rather than statewide trends.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in, SD?

, SD operates under SD law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect predictable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

Is it easy to find good tenants in, SD?

Working renters make up the core of the, SD tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

How does, SD stack up for property investment?

, SD scores 2.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $307K and rents near $927/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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