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Pennington County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.South Dakota
$361K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
269
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$375K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through May 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
AprMay
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
AprMay
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
AprMay
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
AprMay
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
AprMay
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
2023202420252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.39,947
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$375K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,310 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.1981
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.75%

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.89%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.71%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.15%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.34%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.9 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.116,900
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.42 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.18 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Pennington County compares

By median home value, Pennington County is the 8th most expensive of 37 counties in South Dakota, and its typical home is worth more than 62% of all homes in South Dakota.

Home values in Pennington County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$180K$1.2M
counties in South Dakota ranked by median home value
#South DakotaMedian valueHomes
1Codington County$591K11,140
2Hamlin County$579K2,340
3Custer County$562K5,509
4Lawrence County$503K16,220
5Oglala Lakota County$434K155
6Meade County$402K10,403
7Lincoln County$382K21,115
8Pennington County$375K39,947
9McPherson County$355K1,219
10Stanley County$352K1,381
11Deuel County$345K1,856
12Edmunds County$338K1,995
13Butte County$333K4,259
14Minnehaha County$319K63,391
15Union County$318K4,933
16Lake County$307K5,473
17Brookings County$307K11,414
18Hanson County$305K1,011
19Kingsbury County$290K2,937
20McCook County$289K2,607
21Moody County$287K2,457
22Hughes County$287K6,231
23Fall River County$283K5,271
24Clay County$281K4,368

37 counties in South Dakota are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Pennington County, most valuable first

About the Pennington County market

What is the median home price in Pennington County, SD?

The median sale price in Pennington County, SD is $360,750 (data through May 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Pennington County, SD each year?

269 homes sold in Pennington County, SD over the last 12 months (data through May 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Pennington County, SD?

Pennington County, SD contains 39,947 residential properties, with a median of 1,310 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1981. The median TopHap Estimate is $375K.

How does Pennington County, SD compare to the rest of South Dakota?

By median home value, Pennington County, SD is the 8th most expensive of 37 counties in South Dakota. Its typical home is worth more than 62% of all homes in South Dakota. Lincoln County ranks just above it and McPherson County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Pennington County, SD?

71% of homes in Pennington County, SD are owner-occupied. 15% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Pennington County, SD hold?

89% of mortgaged homes in Pennington County, SD are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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