Cost of Living in Pennington County, SD

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

Median Income

$67,823

Median Rent

$996/mo

Median Home

$247,800

Affordability

358

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,253
Property Tax$244
Insurance$83

Total Monthly$1,580
% of Income28%

Renting

Median Rent$996
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,021
% of Income17.6%

Living in Pennington County, South Dakota

Pennington County has a median household income of $67,823 with housing costs that represent 28% of income for owners and 17.6% 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.