Average Rent in Davison County, SD↑ Rents rising 16.1% YoY
HUD FY2027 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 19,936
Market Overview
Davison County, SD has rental prices ranging from $757/month to $1,817/month in 2027, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $831/month — 41% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $61,401/year, spending $831/month on a 1-bedroom represents 16% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Davison County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,087/month, Davison County ranks #19 most expensive of the 64 cities tracked in South Dakota — pricier than 62% of all US cities in our data.
The Davison County Rental Market
The Davison County, SD area has a population of about 19,936 and 37% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Davison County, SD have risen by $151/month (16.1%) over the past year, from $936 to $1,087. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Davison County, SD without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $33,240. The local median household income of $61,401 exceeds that threshold by $28,161, making Davison County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Davison County, SD has an unemployment rate of 1.5%, 2.4 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2027Is Davison County, SD Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in SDlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $941 | $1,044 | $1,228 | $1,694 | — |
| Rapid City | $996 | $1,093 | $1,430 | $1,833 | — |
| Brown County | $706 | $775 | $1,014 | $1,283 | — |
| Brookings County | $853 | $858 | $1,066 | $1,476 | — |
| Meade County | $945 | $1,037 | $1,357 | $1,879 | — |
| Codington County | $871 | $943 | $1,233 | $1,504 | — |
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