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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Ruby C.

Best kept secrets of Brookings, SD

It's a a small town city with about 23,710 people. Median household income is $61,979, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $243,600 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes a...

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Ruby C.

What surprised you most about Brookings?

Hey, It's a a small town city with about 23,710 people. The median home value here is around $243,600, which is actually reasonable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. ...

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Theodore Morales

Best neighborhoods in Brookings

Hello, Median household income is $61,979, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $243,600 on average. With a population of 23,710, Brookings is a small town. Rent is about $862/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit n...

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Natalie N.

Worst things about Brookings nobody talks about

First post here. Been living here since 2024. Rent is about $862/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Brookings sits at 217.5 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $862 for rent here. Household incomes average around $61,979 in Brookings. The weather takes some getting use...

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Theodore Morales

Brookings job market vs Baltimore

I'm single, late 40s, and Poverty rate is 6.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 23,710, Brookings is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 23,710 people. Rent is about $862/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new deve...

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Jose Wilson

Most overrated things about Brookings

First post here. Poverty rate is 6.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $61,979 in Brookings. Rent is about $862/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 43--F, so bundle up in winter. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene w...

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Maya Jimenez

Quick question about Brookings

First post here. I work in insurance and With a population of 23,710, Brookings is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Brookings sits at 217.5 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts.

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milwaukee_scarlett

Career opportunities in Brookings, SD

The median home value here is around $243,600, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 23,710, Brookings is a small town. Homes are going for about $243,600 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your exp...

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Ruby C.

Is public transit usable in Brookings?

Hey folks, Average temperature is around 43--F, so bundle up in winter. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Pro...

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