Dakota Dunes, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Dakota County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
4,129 Population 1,672/sq mi density
$123,438 Median Income $68,587 per capita
$495,000 Home Value $414,793 Zillow
$1,211 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$123,438 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$495,000 home value, $1,211/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Dakota Dunes, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$123,438
64% above
$68,587 per capita
Home Value
$495,000
76% above
Zillow: $414,793
Median Rent
$1,211/mo
4% above
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.8%
80% above
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Dakota Dunes Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dakota Dunes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
164%
Home Value
176%
Rent
104%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
180%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dakota Dunes a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dakota Dunes residents earn a median household income of $123,438 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $68,587. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dakota Dunes is $495,000 , 76% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $414,793. Median rent is $1,211/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.

Education

60.8% of adults in Dakota Dunes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% above the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dakota Dunes has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,129
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,672/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$123,438
Per Capita$68,587
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$2,419M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,144

Housing

A
Home Value$495,000
Rent$1,211
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$414,793
Housing Units1,593
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,312/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,086 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.8%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+24.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute12 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Dakota Dunes was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.