Real Estate Investing in Faith, South Dakota (57626)

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Meade County • Population: 909 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 57626 (Faith, SD)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (31/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 28.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $272,899
Avg Monthly Rent $981
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $53,500
% Renters 24.0%

Market Analysis: 57626 Faith

This part of Meade County is not an easy win. The 57626 ZIP reports softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 57626 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

The gap between 57626 and stronger Faith ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

Employment concentration in 57626 leans toward sectors with higher volatility. The demographic consequence is income fluctuation that investors need to factor into their pro forma.

The right play in 57626 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 Faith:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 64/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.1× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.3%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $981/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
❄️
COOL MARKET
Rapid City, SD Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
50 days
Average time to sell
Average
10.2%
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 Rapid City, SD metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$304K$293K$282K$271K$260K$249KFeb 2022May 2024Jul 2026

📊 How Does 57626 Compare?

Metric 57626 Faith Rapid City, SD South Dakota
Home Value $272,899 $272,899 N/A $311,504
5-Year CAGR N/A N/A N/A 6.8%
Avg Rent $981 $981 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.8% 2.8% - -
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Investability
Fair
Cap Rate
2.8%
Low

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Rapid City, SD metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
61%
Days Pending
1/2
50 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $272,899
Monthly Rent $981
Price-to-Rent 23.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.3%
Cap Rate 2.8%
5-Year IRR N/A

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR -3.0% ▼
5-Year CAGR N/A
10-Year CAGR N/A

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.8%). 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
28.8%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
N/A
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 57626

Population: 909

💰 Median Household Income
$53,500
This area
$53,500
State
$68,422
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
24.0%
This area
24.0%
State
23.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.8%
This area
3.8%
State
-0.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
18.9%
This area
18.9%
State
17.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
50.1 years
This area
50.1 years
State
31.0 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
28.8%
This area
28.8%
State
18.9%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 71.7%
Other/Mixed 28.3%
👶 Under 18
21.4%
This area
21.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
24.2%
This area
24.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.8%
This area
9.8%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 57626

B Avg School Grade
4 Schools
10.9:1 Avg Class Size
$13,958 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

Faith Elementary - 02

📚 K – 06 School
👥
72 Students
👨‍🏫
11.3:1 Class Size
💰
$13,958 Per Student
B Good

Faith Jr. High - 06

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
19 Students
👨‍🏫
9.5:1 Class Size
💰
$13,958 Per Student
B Good

Maurine Elementary - 04

📚 K – 08 School
👥
18 Students
👨‍🏫
9.0:1 Class Size
💰
$13,958 Per Student
B Good

Faith High School - 01

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
77 Students
👨‍🏫
13.8:1 Class Size
💰
$13,958 Per Student
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Frequently Asked Questions

What price range are homes in Faith, SD?

The median home value in Faith, SD is roughly $273K. That puts it reasonable relative to the SD statewide average.

Is Faith, SD good for landlords?

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

What is the typical rental rate in Faith, SD?

The typical rental in Faith, SD commands about $981/mo monthly. That rent profile stable cash flow against the $273K purchase basis.

What is the smart move for investors in Faith, SD?

In Faith, SD the significant play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $273K prices and $981/mo rents suits that approach.

What kind of tenants rent in Faith, SD?

Tenant quality in Faith, SD ranks as solid. Landlords generally report consistent occupancy at market rents of $981/mo.

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