At a Glance
Median Income
$74,714
$43,231 per capita
Home Value
$271,400
Zillow: $326,187
Median Rent
$993/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
483/100K
3,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.4%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Sioux Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sioux Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sioux Falls a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sioux Falls residents earn a median household income of $74,714 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,231. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,989 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sioux Falls is $271,400 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,187. Median rent is $993/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Sioux Falls reports 483 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,045/100K. The murder rate is 2.2/100K.
Education
37.4% of adults in Sioux Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sioux Falls has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population197,642
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density2,365/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,714
Per Capita$43,231
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$22,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,400
Rent$993
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$326,187
Housing Units84,021
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent483/100K
Property3,045/100K
Murder2.2/100K
Assault382/100K
Burglary374/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain26.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,486 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Sioux Falls was founded in 1856.
The median home in Sioux Falls was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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