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Chelsea, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
57
Population
178/sq mi density
$158,542
Median Income
$74,488 per capita
43°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
282
Violent Crime/100K
1,976 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$158,542 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
282 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
86.7%
33% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
17
Median year built: 1938
Ownership vs. Renting
86.7%
Owner-Occupied
13.3%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
27% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
86.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,338 |
Rent
| 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 | 86.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 86.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 17 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 22.6% |