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Lead, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,997
Population
1,455/sq mi density
$57,348
Median Income
$36,190 per capita
$192,800
Home Value
$369,374 Zillow
$844
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
68
Violent Crime/100K
541 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,348 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$192,800 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$192,800
32% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$844/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.2%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,832
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$192,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$369,374
Median Sale Price
$249,900
Median List Price
$305,200
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.2%
Owner-Occupied
29.8%
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:
$844/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
121 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
18.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Active Inventory
27
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
23% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
70.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $192,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $369,374 |
| Median Sale Price | $249,900 |
| Median List Price | $305,200 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $219 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $844 |
| 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 | 121 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.5% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 27 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $219 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,832 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |