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…
Union County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1992: $118,382 → 2026: $358,095 (3.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
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 →
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
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| Year | Median 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 |