Real Estate Investing in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (57106)

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Minnehaha County • Population: 51,780 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 57106 (Sioux Falls, SD)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $337,139
Avg Monthly Rent $1,238
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $74,484
% Renters 38.7%

Market Analysis: 57106 Sioux Falls

The 57106 ZIP covers a section of Sioux Falls that demands careful diligence. Prices near $337K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 57106 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Within SD, ZIP 57106 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Minnehaha County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and significant enough to shape underwriting.

Turning to rents, 51,780 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

The right play in 57106 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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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:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 68/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
14/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.5× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,238/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 57106

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
4.1% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+7.1% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$88,280/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $257,649 $1,200 3.4% +7.1% $128,825
3BR $306,856 $1,650 3.9% +7.0% $102,285
4BR $353,122 $2,010 4.1% +6.6% $88,280
5BR $474,398 +6.7% $94,880

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$353K$309K$266K$223K$180K$137KSep 2006Aug 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,495$1,360$1,225$1,090$954$819Apr 2020Jun 2023Jul 2026

📊 How Does 57106 Compare?

Metric 57106 Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD South Dakota
Home Value $337,139 $220,477 N/A $311,504
5-Year CAGR 5.0% 5.0% N/A 6.8%
Avg Rent $1,238 $1,290 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.9% 3.0% - -
💡 Why Invest in 57106? Click to expand

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

A healthy rental market with 39% renter-occupied households ensures tenant availability.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.9%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.0%
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 $337,139
Monthly Rent $1,238
Price-to-Rent 22.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.4%
Cap Rate 2.9%
5-Year IRR 7.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +13.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.8% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.9%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.9%). 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
2.0%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.0%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 57106

Population: 51,780

💰 Median Household Income
$74,484
This area
$74,484
State
$68,422
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
38.7%
This area
38.7%
State
23.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.7%
This area
1.7%
State
-0.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
35.8%
This area
35.8%
State
17.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
33.9 years
This area
33.9 years
State
31.0 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
2.0%
This area
2.0%
State
18.9%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 84.0%
Other/Mixed 9.5%
Hispanic/Latino 5.0%
Black/African American 4.7%
Asian 1.8%
👶 Under 18
26.9%
This area
26.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
11.6%
This area
11.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.4%
This area
4.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 57106

B Avg School Grade
7 Schools
16.3:1 Avg Class Size
$12,302 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
262 Students
👨‍🏫
13.4:1 Class Size
💰
$11,158 Per Student
B Good

John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
659 Students
👨‍🏫
15.5:1 Class Size
💰
$12,493 Per Student
B Good

Oscar Howe Elementary - 58

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
591 Students
👨‍🏫
16.4:1 Class Size
💰
$12,493 Per Student
B Good

Discovery Elementary - 26

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
867 Students
👨‍🏫
17.5:1 Class Size
💰
$12,493 Per Student
B Good

Memorial Middle School - 04

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,138 Students
👨‍🏫
16.6:1 Class Size
💰
$12,493 Per Student
C+ Average

RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
910 Students
👨‍🏫
18.2:1 Class Size
💰
$12,493 Per Student
C+ Average

Roosevelt High School - 03

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,776 Students
👨‍🏫
16.6:1 Class Size
💰
$12,493 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 1,030 Off-Campus Students
C
Sanford Medical Center
27 students · 5.1 mi
C+
Southeast Technical College
2,478 students · 5.1 mi
C+
Augustana University
2,158 students · 5.2 mi
C
University of Sioux Falls
1,509 students · 5.3 mi
C
Kairos University
1,105 students · 5.3 mi
C
Stewart School
148 students · 5.6 mi
D
California Intercontinental University
484 students · 6.4 mi
D
Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
35 students · 6.4 mi

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best play in Sioux Falls, SD?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Sioux Falls, SD. The numbers - $337K homes against $1,238/mo rents - support that play.

Is the tenant base reliable in Sioux Falls, SD?

Sioux Falls, SD offers a predictable renter base at the $1,238/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

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

Sioux Falls, SD home values average about $337K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $1,238/mo in monthly income.

Does Sioux Falls, SD favor landlords or tenants?

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

What is the investability score for Sioux Falls, SD?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Sioux Falls, SD reflects its $337K prices and $1,238/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within SD.

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