Real Estate Investing in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (57104)

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Minnehaha County • Population: 27,406 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 57104 (Sioux Falls, SD)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (70/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.2% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $224,487
Avg Monthly Rent $1,313
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $54,003
% Renters 57.7%

Market Analysis: 57104 Sioux Falls

Not every below-median market is a bargain. Sioux Falls's 57104 ZIP posts signals that favor experienced operators who can absorb the risk $224K pricing implies.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $224K asset, 57104 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Statewide comparisons place 57104 among SD's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

The 57104 ZIP's population of 27,406 has faced economic pressure over the last decade. That pressure shows up in rent delinquency patterns that sits at the need for careful underwriting.

New investors are better served looking at Sioux Falls's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 57104. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Sioux Falls:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 71/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.2× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.6%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,313/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
9.5%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Sioux Falls, SD metro data
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Property Strategy for 57104

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
4.8% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+8.2% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$61,403/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $145,226 $880 4.4% +7.4% $145,226
2BR $190,391 $1,030 3.9% +7.7% $95,195
3BR $228,142 $1,410 4.4% +8.1% $76,047
4BR $260,050 $1,730 4.8% +8.2% $65,013
5BR $307,014 $61,403

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$239K$205K$172K$139K$106K$72KSep 2006Aug 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,366$1,211$1,056$901$745$590Jan 2018May 2022Jul 2026

📊 How Does 57104 Compare?

Metric 57104 Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD South Dakota
Home Value $224,487 $220,477 N/A $311,504
5-Year CAGR 6.0% 5.0% N/A 6.8%
Avg Rent $1,313 $1,290 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.6% 3.0% - -
💡 Why Invest in 57104? Click to expand

With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

58% of households rent in this area, creating consistent tenant demand for landlords.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.6%
Fair
5yr Growth
+6.0%
Moderate

📉 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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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $224,487
Monthly Rent $1,313
Price-to-Rent 14.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.0%
Cap Rate 4.6%
5-Year IRR 10.5%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.6% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +23.7% ▲
3-Year CAGR +10.8% ▲
5-Year CAGR +10.0% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.6%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.6%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
11.2%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.0%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 57104

Population: 27,406

💰 Median Household Income
$54,003
This area
$54,003
State
$68,422
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
57.7%
This area
57.7%
State
23.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.0%
This area
2.0%
State
-0.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
23.9%
This area
23.9%
State
17.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
34.8 years
This area
34.8 years
State
31.0 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
11.2%
This area
11.2%
State
18.9%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 71.8%
Other/Mixed 15.9%
Black/African American 10.7%
Hispanic/Latino 4.2%
Asian 1.5%
👶 Under 18
20.1%
This area
20.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
12.2%
This area
12.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
11.8%
This area
11.8%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 57104

C+ Avg School Grade
15 Schools
10.0:1 Avg Class Size
$12,493 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Garfield Elementary - 19

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
591 Students
👨‍🏫
13.7:1 Class Size
💰
$12,493 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Hawthorne Elementary - 56

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
458 Students
👨‍🏫
14.4:1 Class Size
💰
$12,493 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Lowell Elementary - 28

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
423 Students
👨‍🏫
13.3:1 Class Size
💰
$12,493 Per Student
B Good

Elementary Immersion Center - 43

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
79 Students
👨‍🏫
13.1:1 Class Size
💰
$12,493 Per Student
B Good

All City Elementary - 50

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
145 Students
👨‍🏫
17.0:1 Class Size
💰
$12,493 Per Student
C+ Average

Structured Teaching - 12

📚 06 – 12 High School
👥
23 Students
👨‍🏫
5.5:1 Class Size
💰
$12,493 Per Student
C+ Average

Summit Oaks-Residential - 48

📚 K – 12 K-12
👥
19 Students
👨‍🏫
6.8:1 Class Size
💰
$12,493 Per Student
C+ Average

ARISE Shelter Care - 71

📚 K – 12 K-12
👥
4 Students
👨‍🏫
3.3:1 Class Size
💰
$12,493 Per Student
C+ Average

Axtell Park Middle School - 47

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
30 Students
👨‍🏫
2.9:1 Class Size
💰
$12,493 Per Student
C Below Average

Teachwell Connect - 92

📚 09 – 12 High School Limited Data
C Below Average

Teachwell Prosper - 08

📚 K – 12 K-12 Limited Data
C Below Average

Teachwell Thrive - 03

📚 Grade 12 High School Limited Data
C Below Average

Teachwell Academy High School - 01

📚 09 – 12 High School Limited Data
C Below Average

Teachwell Academy Middle School - 04

📚 06 – 08 Middle Limited Data
C Below Average

Teachwell Elementary and Intermediate - 09

📚 K – 05 Elementary Limited Data
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 1,030 Off-Campus Students
C
Stewart School
148 students · 4.0 mi
D
California Intercontinental University
484 students · 4.0 mi
C+
Southeast Technical College
2,478 students · 4.5 mi
D
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
35 students · 4.9 mi
C
Sanford Medical Center
27 students · 5.1 mi
C
University of Sioux Falls
1,509 students · 5.3 mi
C
Kairos University
1,105 students · 5.7 mi
C+
Augustana University
2,158 students · 5.7 mi

Investor Insight: With 1,030 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are homes affordable in Sioux Falls, SD?

In Sioux Falls, SD the median home value sits at $224K. Against the broader SD market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What is the tenant pool like in Sioux Falls, SD?

Sioux Falls, SD offers a stable renter base at the $1,313/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

How do experienced investors play Sioux Falls, SD?

Most investors in Sioux Falls, SD run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Sioux Falls, SD?

For house hackers, Sioux Falls, SD is a challenging. The $1,313/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $224K property.

How landlord-friendly is Sioux Falls, SD?

Sioux Falls, SD falls under SD landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

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