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Box Elder, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
12,457
Population
840/sq mi density
$73,698
Median Income
$31,248 per capita
$271,800
Home Value
$359,031 Zillow
$1,354
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
417
Violent Crime/100K
2,144 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,698 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$271,800 home value, $1,354/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$271,800
4% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,354/mo
16% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.7%
26% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,606
Median year built: 2001
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$271,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$359,031
Median Sale Price
$342,750
Median List Price
$396,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
48.7%
Owner-Occupied
51.3%
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:
$1,354/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,496/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
100 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
13
Price Drops
16.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$186
Active Inventory
56
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2001
Average age of housing stock: 25 years
Homeownership Rate
48.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $271,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,031 |
| Median Sale Price | $342,750 |
| Median List Price | $396,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $186 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,354 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,496 |
| FMR Studio | $691 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $784 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $990 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,295 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,540 |
Market
| Days on Market | 100 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.1% |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Active Inventory | 56 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $186 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 48.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,606 |
| Median Year Built | 2001 |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |