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Alcester, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lincoln County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
987
Population
1,352/sq mi density
$58,661
Median Income
$27,378 per capita
$114,400
Home Value
$292,181 Zillow
$690
Median Rent
20.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,661 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,400 home value, $690/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$114,400
59% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$690/mo
41% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.2%
10% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
405
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$114,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$292,181
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.2%
Owner-Occupied
27.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$691/mo
1 Bedroom
$784/mo
2 Bedroom
$990/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,540/mo
Census median rent:
$690/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
20.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
34% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
72.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $114,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $292,181 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $690 |
| FMR Studio | $691 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $784 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $990 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,295 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,540 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 405 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 20.5% |