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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Charlotte Moore

Day-to-day life in Pierre, SD

OK so I'm single, late 40s, and The unemployment rate is 0.5%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $219,500, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 6.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $219,500 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarco...

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Autumn Rivera

What I wish I knew before living in Pierre

First post here. I'm a remote worker and It's a a small town city with about 14,008 people. Median household income is $74,053, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $936 for rent here. Homes are going for about $219,500 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hou...

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everett_lover

Career opportunities in Pierre, SD

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $936/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The sub...

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Autumn Rivera

Best hidden gems in Pierre

First post here. Thanks! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Lillian C.

Career opportunities in Pierre, SD

Hey everyone, Rent is about $936/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $219,500 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Autumn Rivera

Most overrated things about Pierre

Hey, I'm retired and Median household income is $74,053, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to l...

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dclover2026

Pierre quality of life -am I missing something?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2013. The median home value here is around $219,500, which is actually reasonable. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Robert R.

Job hunting in Pierre -tips?

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $219,500 on average. Rent is about $936/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $74,053 in Pierre. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very...

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Charlotte Moore

Job market in Pierre for tech?

Hey folks, Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, ...

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dclover2026

Living in Pierre -the reality

Hello, I'm single, late 30s, and The median home value here is around $219,500, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 14,008, Pierre is a small town. Household incomes average around $74,053 in Pierre. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent ...

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