Here's what it costs to live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,035 per month, while the typical home is valued around $292,400. Households earn a median of $75,970 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 13. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$75,970
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,035
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$292,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$865
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$986
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,156
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,586
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
201,469
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.5 yrs
Census ACS
13.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
10
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$986
Per month
Avg Home Value
$266,313
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 57005 | — | $960 | $308,700 |
| ZIP 57103 | — | $907 | $228,400 |
| ZIP 57104 | — | $792 | $164,000 |
| ZIP 57105 | — | $947 | $229,600 |
| ZIP 57106 | — | $971 | $249,600 |
| ZIP 57107 | — | $1,014 | $228,400 |
| ZIP 57108 | — | $1,272 | $378,400 |
| ZIP 57110 | — | $1,022 | $343,400 |
| ZIP 57117 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 57197 | — | — | — |
January Avg
17°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.7
poor
Hospitals
6
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.9%
The cost of living index for Sioux Falls is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Sioux Falls is $1,035 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Sioux Falls is $75,970 per year.
The median home value in Sioux Falls is $292,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Sioux Falls has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 13.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for South Dakota is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
