Real Estate Investing in Wall, South Dakota (57790)

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Pennington County • Population: 1,074 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 57790 (Wall, SD)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 31.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 29.4 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $321,138
Avg Monthly Rent $909
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $76,875
% Renters 18.6%

Market Analysis: 57790 Wall

Investors eyeing 57790 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $321K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $321K asset, 57790 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Put differently, 57790 offers a low basis, the region around Wall has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

Demographically, 57790 is a market where tenant selection matters more than unit finishes. Operators who understand that tend to do fine; those who do not tend to learn why the ZIP trades at a discount.

Strategically, 57790 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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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 Wall:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 72/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.2× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+5.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $909/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.
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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)

$340K$293K$246K$199K$151K$104KNov 2010Sep 2018Jul 2026

📊 How Does 57790 Compare?

Metric 57790 Wall Rapid City, SD South Dakota
Home Value $321,138 $321,138 N/A $311,504
5-Year CAGR 8.0% 8.0% N/A 6.8%
Avg Rent $909 $909 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.2% 2.2% - -

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+8.0%
Strong

📉 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 $321,138
Monthly Rent $909
Price-to-Rent 29.4:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.4%
Cap Rate 2.2%
5-Year IRR 10.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +5.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +8.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.2%). 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
31.4%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+8.0%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 57790

Population: 1,074

💰 Median Household Income
$76,875
This area
$76,875
State
$68,422
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
18.6%
This area
18.6%
State
23.8%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.3%
This area
0.3%
State
-0.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
26.6%
This area
26.6%
State
17.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
40.8 years
This area
40.8 years
State
31.0 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
31.4%
This area
31.4%
State
18.9%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 82.6%
Other/Mixed 14.3%
Black/African American 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%
👶 Under 18
30.0%
This area
30.0%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
22.7%
This area
22.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
6.4%
This area
6.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 57790

B+ Avg School Grade
3 Schools
12.0:1 Avg Class Size
$15,264 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Wall Middle School - 06

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
59 Students
👨‍🏫
10.0:1 Class Size
💰
$15,264 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Wall Elementary - 02

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
119 Students
👨‍🏫
13.9:1 Class Size
💰
$15,264 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Wall High School - 01

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
99 Students
👨‍🏫
12.3:1 Class Size
💰
$15,264 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should investors approach Wall, SD?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Wall, SD. With home values at $321K and rents near $909/mo, other strategies can work but produce even-keeled rather than outsized returns.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Wall, SD?

Wall, SD offers a reliable renter base at the $909/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

How much does a house cost in Wall, SD?

Median home price in Wall, SD is near $321K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been steady and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

What does house hacking look like in Wall, SD?

House hacking in Wall, SD is reasonable to execute. Prices around $321K and rents of $909/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Wall, SD?

Wall, SD operates under SD law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect steady treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

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