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Union County, SD home prices

Union County, SD: the typical home is worth $358,095 as of 2026-05, up +4.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $185/sq ft. Rent…

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

Union County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+4.2%Cooling
Valuation+6%Fair value
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market51 daysBalanced

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1992: $118,382 → 2026: $358,095 (3.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$358,0952026-05
1-year+4.2%
5-year+25.2%
10-year+64.8%
Since 2000n/a
Population17k2024
Median income$97,0162023 · 3.7× income
Median rent$1,496/mo2026 · 5.0% gross yield
New homes/yr482024
Price / sq ft$185listings
Days on market512026-06
Active listings652026-06
Price cuts18%of listings

Market read

At $358,095, homes in Union County sit 39% above the South Dakota median ($257,934) and 53% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #6 of 50 South Dakota counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.2% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 51 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.7× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,768/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,496/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

Clay County, SD ($288,556) · Plymouth County, IA ($291,359) · Dixon County, NE ($198,418) · Sioux County, IA ($311,946) · Dakota County, NE ($245,072) · Lincoln County, SD ($383,538)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Union County, SD?
The typical home in Union County is worth $358,095 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Union County rising or falling?
Prices are up +4.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Union County affordable?
At 3.7× the local median income of $97,016, Union County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Union County?
Median rent is $1,496/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.0% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Union County?
Homes here take a median of 51 days to sell, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$176,093
2010$174,136
2011$174,738
2012$179,212
2013$185,879
2014$196,491
2015$205,519
2016$217,917
2017$225,694
2018$235,990
2019$244,690
2020$258,334
2021$289,742
2022$330,428
2023$334,481
2024$334,587
2025$344,380