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Dakota Dunes, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Dakota County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
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
260 sunny days/yr
40
Violent Crime/100K
1,638 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$123,438 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$495,000 home value, $1,211/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$495,000
76% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,211/mo
4% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.5%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,593
Median year built: 2002
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$495,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$414,793
Median Sale Price
$615,000
Median List Price
$604,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.5%
Owner-Occupied
33.5%
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:
$1,211/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
157 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$169
Active Inventory
16
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2002
Average age of housing stock: 24 years
Homeownership Rate
66.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $495,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $414,793 |
| Median Sale Price | $615,000 |
| Median List Price | $604,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $169 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,211 |
| FMR Studio | $691 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $784 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $990 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,295 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,540 |
Market
| Days on Market | 157 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 16 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $169 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,593 |
| Median Year Built | 2002 |
| Rent Burden | 29.1% |