Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
35%
Over 65
8%
Harrisburg, SD
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,017
Population
9,484
Renter Mix
21% Rent
A verdant, sprawling town just south of Sioux Falls
Suburban
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Community
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Park-Like
Situated just 20 miles south of Sioux Falls, Harrisburg is a consistently-growing suburb that ranks as one of the most sought-after locales in the state of South Dakota. A close-knit community, overall safe atmosphere, and a highly-rated school district make Harrisburg a popular spot for any renter, especially families. Residents praise the town’s up-and-coming attitude and ever-increasing business prospects, both of which combine to make Harrisburg one of the more promising residential areas in the state.
Most of the town’s entertainment, dining, and retail options can be found along 273rd Street. There are coffee shops, lounges, burger joints, and arcade bars where locals gather and hand out. Affordable apartments provide sprawling views of the landscape that surrounds Harrisburg. There’s a number of parks around town too, including Elis Larson Park and Lions Park. The more metropolitan offerings of Sioux Falls are just a short drive north, putting Harrisburg in a prime position for both tranquility and relative convenience.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,783
Average: $97,091
Education
2,336
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,592
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Harrisburg has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Harrisburg, SD is $812 for a studio, $1,017 for one bedroom, $1,219 for two bedrooms, and $1,509 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harrisburg has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,017/month
766 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Harrisburg, SD is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
410 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
565 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
667 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,613 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Alvin Recreation Area
- The Outdoor Campus - East
- Sertoma Butterfly House and Marine Cove
- Great Plains Zoo
- Good Earth State Park at Blood Run
Airports
- Joe Foss Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.