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White River, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Mellette County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
712
Population
1,369/sq mi density
$80,625
Median Income
$20,076 per capita
$59,800
Home Value
$300,384 Zillow
$1,067
Median Rent
18.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
429
Violent Crime/100K
572 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$80,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,800 home value, $1,067/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$59,800
79% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
8% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.8%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
243
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$59,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$300,384
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.8%
Owner-Occupied
46.2%
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:
$1,067/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
41% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
53.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $59,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $300,384 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,067 |
| 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 | 53.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 243 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 18.3% |