Cost of Living in Union County, SD

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

Median Income

$82,036

Median Rent

$1,008/mo

Median Home

$254,900

Affordability

424

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,289
Property Tax$240
Insurance$85

Total Monthly$1,614
% of Income23.6%

Renting

Median Rent$1,008
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,033
% of Income14.7%

Living in Union County, South Dakota

Union County has a median household income of $82,036 with housing costs that represent 23.6% of income for owners and 14.7% 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.