Cost of Living in Brown County, SD

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

Median Income

$70,379

Median Rent

$748/mo

Median Home

$200,400

Affordability

455

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,013
Property Tax$209
Insurance$67

Total Monthly$1,289
% of Income22%

Renting

Median Rent$748
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$773
% of Income12.8%

Living in Brown County, South Dakota

Brown County has a median household income of $70,379 with housing costs that represent 22% of income for owners and 12.8% 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.