All Countries
Buffalo, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Harding County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
282
Population
513/sq mi density
$81,607
Median Income
$52,782 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$183,656 Zillow
$583
Median Rent
16.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
243
Violent Crime/100K
1,286 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,607 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $583/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
243 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$112,500
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$583/mo
50% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.6%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
235
Median year built: 1957
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$112,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$183,656
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.6%
Owner-Occupied
22.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$830/mo
1 Bedroom
$918/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,204/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,444/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,864/mo
Census median rent:
$583/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
16.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
46% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1957
Average age of housing stock: 69 years
Homeownership Rate
77.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $112,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $183,656 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $583 |
| FMR Studio | $830 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $918 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,204 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,444 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,864 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 235 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
| Rent Burden | 16.7% |