Garretson, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Rock County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,166
Population
799/sq mi density
$66,375
Median Income
$39,208 per capita
$197,400
Home Value
$272,411 Zillow
$704
Median Rent
18.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
10
Violent Crime/100K
258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,375 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$197,400 home value, $704/mo rent
D
Safety
1.7 / 5.0
10 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$197,400
30% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$704/mo
39% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.1%
3% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
594
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$197,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$272,411
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.1%
Owner-Occupied
32.9%
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:
$704/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
39% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
67.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $197,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,411 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $704 |
| 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 | 67.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 594 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 18.9% |
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