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Brookings County, SD home prices

Brookings County, SD: the typical home is worth $325,891 as of 2026-05, up +5.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $180/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Brookings County is cooling and overvalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+5.3%Cooling
Valuation+24%Elevated
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market39 daysBalanced

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1986: $97,815 → 2026: $325,891 (3.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$325,8912026-05
1-year+5.3%
5-year+32.3%
10-year+72.5%
Since 2000n/a
Population36k2024
Median income$75,2092023 · 4.3× income
Median rent$1,157/mo2026 · 4.3% gross yield
New homes/yr2082024
Price / sq ft$180listings
Days on market392026-06
Active listings642026-06
Price cuts9%of listings

Market read

At $325,891, homes in Brookings County sit 26% above the South Dakota median ($257,934) and 39% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #11 of 50 South Dakota counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 39 days on the market, with 9% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.3× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~24% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,609/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,157/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Moody County, SD ($303,323) · Lincoln County, MN ($204,771) · Deuel County, SD ($307,839) · Hamlin County, SD ($341,639) · Lake County, SD ($317,100) · Kingsbury County, SD ($257,773)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Brookings County, SD?
The typical home in Brookings County is worth $325,891 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Brookings County rising or falling?
Prices are up +5.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Brookings County affordable?
At 4.3× the local median income of $75,209, Brookings County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Brookings County?
Median rent is $1,157/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.3% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Brookings County?
Homes here take a median of 39 days to sell, with 9% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2012$164,808
2013$169,474
2014$172,283
2015$176,215
2016$187,173
2017$193,319
2018$201,743
2019$207,718
2020$215,943
2021$236,109
2022$262,154
2023$282,022
2024$289,655
2025$304,625
2026$320,959