Chancellor, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lincoln County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
365
Population
1,659/sq mi density
$64,750
Median Income
$25,101 per capita
$137,500
Home Value
$408,732 Zillow
$650
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,750 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $650/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$137,500
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.5%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
128
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$137,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$408,732
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.5%
Owner-Occupied
30.5%
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:
$650/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
23% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
69.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $137,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,732 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $650 |
| 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 | 69.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 128 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |