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Meade County, SD home prices

Meade County, SD: the typical home is worth $396,878 as of 2026-05, up +4.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $261/sq ft. Rent…

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

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

Momentum+4.5%Cooling
Valuation+42%High bubble risk
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market50 daysBalanced

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1992: $132,480 → 2026: $396,878 (3.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$396,8782026-05
1-year+4.5%
5-year+34.5%
10-year+85.6%
Since 2000n/a
Population30k2024
Median income$74,5772023 · 5.3× income
Median rent$1,345/mo2026 · 4.1% gross yield
New homes/yr1382024
Price / sq ft$261listings
Days on market502026-06
Active listings1082026-06
Price cuts21%of listings

Market read

At $396,878, homes in Meade County sit 54% above the South Dakota median ($257,934) and 70% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #3 of 50 South Dakota counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 50 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.3× 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 ~42% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,959/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,345/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

Pennington County, SD ($367,278) · Butte County, SD ($355,089) · Lawrence County, SD ($451,134) · Perkins County, SD ($164,976) · Custer County, SD ($515,651) · Harding County, SD ($260,233)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Meade County, SD?
The typical home in Meade County is worth $396,878 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Meade County rising or falling?
Prices are up +4.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Meade County affordable?
At 5.3× the local median income of $74,577, Meade County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Meade County?
Median rent is $1,345/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.1% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Meade County?
Homes here take a median of 50 days to sell, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$213,386
2017$220,403
2018$232,597
2019$243,920
2020$257,853
2021$282,359
2022$346,454
2023$365,728
2024$370,365
2025$377,906
2026$395,803