Rapid City, SD Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

35 Discussions
230 Replies
517 Upvotes
Evan Roberts

Anyone else love living in Rapid City?

OK so I've been here for 16 years and Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,053/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,053 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Anyone i...

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Isaiah Scott

Considering Rapid City vs Miami -help me decide

First post here. I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 76,836 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Luca

Remote worker thinking about Rapid City

With a population of 76,836, Rapid City is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,053 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective. TIA! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just ...

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Kaylee Walker

Housing in Rapid City compared to Denver

Hey folks, You can expect to pay around $1,053 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 76,836 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Elijah G.

Is Rapid City getting better or worse?

Hello, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,053/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $270,000 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sug...

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Emily Peterson

Relocating to Rapid City, SD -pros and cons?

I work in government and Median household income is $65,712, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Rapid City sits at 707.3 per 100K. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say...

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Kayden C.

Anyone work in healthcare in Rapid City?

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,053 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but th...

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Emily Peterson

Co-working spaces in Rapid City?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $270,000 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most...

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angel_soul

Anyone regret moving to Rapid City?

My partner and I are Rent is about $1,053/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $270,000 on average. The median home value here is around $270,000, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 76,836 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's bet...

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Jose Peterson

Anyone work in healthcare in Rapid City?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 50s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 76,836 people. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $65,712 in Rapid City. Property...

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Hazel Thomas

Job hunting in Rapid City -tips?

It's a a smaller city city with about 76,836 people. Household incomes average around $65,712 in Rapid City. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is su...

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minneapoliswalker2026

Weekend activities in Rapid City?

Alright, It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Miles C.

Housing market in Rapid City right now

So, I'm a 23-year-old teacher and It's a a smaller city city with about 76,836 people. Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $270,000 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of l...

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Miles C.

Unpopular opinion about Rapid City

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,053 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Autumn K.

Housing market in Rapid City right now

Hi all, The median home value here is around $270,000, which seems about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Reagan Kelly

Is Rapid City walkable?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Denver and With a population of 76,836, Rapid City is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,053 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say...

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Jose Peterson

Affordable areas near Rapid City?

Curious what people think. I work in legal and Crime rate is something to consider -Rapid City sits at 707.3 per 100K. The median home value here is around $270,000, which seems about average. The city has invested a lot in new development. TIA! Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Isaiah Scott

Living in Rapid City -the reality

Alright, Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The ...

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Reagan Kelly

Rapid City in the winter -how bad?

Hey folks, The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Rapid City sits at 707.3 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, ...

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Luke Kim

Remote worker thinking about Rapid City

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2010. Household incomes average around $65,712 in Rapid City. Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is excitin...

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Christina R.

What I wish I knew before living in Rapid City

Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 76,836 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I overthinking this? Thanks! It's not perfect, but the commu...

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angel_soul

Starting a business in Rapid City?

Median household income is $65,712, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Should I be concerned? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Karen C.

Freelancing from Rapid City -experience?

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Rapid City sits at 707.3 per 100K. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,053 for rent here. Rent is about $1,053/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definit...

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Brooks White

Best neighborhoods in Rapid City

So, We have two kids and With a population of 76,836, Rapid City is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,053/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $65,712 in Rapid City. It's a a smaller city city with about 76,836 people. The weather takes...

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Eliana Carter

Studio apartments in Rapid City -options?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Raleigh and It's a a smaller city city with about 76,836 people. The median home value here is around $270,000, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,053/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know w...

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Josiah Diaz

Moving to Rapid City -what should I know?

Hello, Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Elijah G.

Is Rapid City good for remote workers?

So, It's a a smaller city city with about 76,836 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than you...

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Eliana Carter

Internet providers in Rapid City?

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Rapid City sits at 707.3 per 100K. Should I be concerned?

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Jose Peterson

Moving from Phoenix to Rapid City next month

Random thought, I'm a 51-year-old data analyst and It's a a smaller city city with about 76,836 people. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,053 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots...

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Brooks White

Rapid City housing prices -when will it stop?

OK so We have two kids and Poverty rate is 7.8%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,053 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough...

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