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Waubay, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
425
Population
291/sq mi density
$36,635
Median Income
$27,079 per capita
$105,000
Home Value
$246,456 Zillow
$583
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
449
Violent Crime/100K
1,142 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,635 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,000 home value, $583/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
449 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$105,000
63% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$583/mo
50% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.3%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
309
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$105,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$246,456
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.3%
Owner-Occupied
33.7%
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:
$583/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
13.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
55% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
66.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $105,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,456 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $583 |
| FMR Studio | $691 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $784 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $990 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,295 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,540 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 309 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 13.8% |