Cost of Living in Day County, SD

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

Median Income

$57,558

Median Rent

$594/mo

Median Home

$134,800

Affordability

564

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$682
Property Tax$124
Insurance$45

Total Monthly$851
% of Income17.7%

Renting

Median Rent$594
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$619
% of Income12.4%

Living in Day County, South Dakota

Day County has a median household income of $57,558 with housing costs that represent 17.7% of income for owners and 12.4% 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.