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Hill City

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.South Dakota
$504K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,215
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$504K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,456 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1993
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.82%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.93%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.54%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.25%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.27%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.0 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.160
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.34

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.940
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.717 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

How Hill City compares

By median home value, Hill City is the 2nd most expensive of 7 cities in Pennington County, and its typical home is worth more than 76% of all homes in Pennington County.

Home values in Hill City

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$206K$1.5M
cities in Pennington County ranked by median home value
#Pennington CountyMedian valueHomes
1Keystone$548K450
2Hill City$504K1,215
3Box Elder$365K2,771
4Rapid City$362K33,964
5New Underwood$301K481
6Quinn$298K122
7Wall$272K405

About the Hill City market

How many homes are there in Hill City, SD?

Hill City, SD contains 1,215 residential properties, with a median of 1,456 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1993. The median TopHap Estimate is $504K.

How does Hill City, SD compare to the rest of Pennington County?

By median home value, Hill City, SD is the 2nd most expensive of 7 cities in Pennington County. Its typical home is worth more than 76% of all homes in Pennington County. Keystone ranks just above it and Box Elder just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Hill City, SD?

54% of homes in Hill City, SD are owner-occupied. 25% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Hill City, SD hold?

93% of mortgaged homes in Hill City, SD are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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