Cost of Living in Brookings County, SD

What does it cost to live in Brookings County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$64,438

Median Rent

$870/mo

Median Home

$227,800

Affordability

370

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,152
Property Tax$222
Insurance$76

Total Monthly$1,450
% of Income27%

Renting

Median Rent$870
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$895
% of Income16.2%

Living in Brookings County, South Dakota

Brookings County has a median household income of $64,438 with housing costs that represent 27% of income for owners and 16.2% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.