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Rapid City, SD Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

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...

1 replies 22 upvotes housing
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