Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Pierre, SD
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$874
Population
13,953
Renter Mix
38% Rent
South Dakota’s Capital City offers small-town charm and big-city amenities
Suburban
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Riverside
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Historic
Situated on the eastern banks of the Missouri River in the heart of South Dakota, Pierre is the second-smallest capital city in the United States. A small Midwestern city, Pierre offers heaps of small-town charm along with big-city amenities. Pierre’s historic downtown is teeming with specialty shops, restaurants, and cafes just minutes from the State Capitol and numerous government buildings and historical museums.
Home to an abundance of lush green parks, Pierre is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Pierre residents enjoy riverside activities like fishing, boating, swimming, and camping in addition to exploring two expansive state parks—La Framboise Island Nature Area and Farm Island Recreation Area. Rolling hills and steep bluffs lead to vast plains just outside Pierre’s city limits as well. Commuting and traveling from Pierre is easy with access to U.S. 14, U.S. 83, and Pierre Regional Airport.
Explore the City
The South Dakota State Capitol is located in Pierre and visitors can tour the building.
Two-story bungalows are common in Pierre.
Missouri River in Pierre is a great location for fishing.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,846
Average: $83,601
Education
4,094
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,171
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pierre has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Pierre, SD is $755 for a studio, $874 for one bedroom, $1,019 for two bedrooms, and $1,052 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pierre has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$874/month
592 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Pierre, SD is 10.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Pierre is 15.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $755 - $1,052. You can expect to pay 4.6% less for groceries, 17.8% less for utilities, and 7.1% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pierre, SD is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
413 Students
Public
Grades K-5
388 Students
Public
Grades K-5
418 Students
Public
Grades K-5
377 Students
Public
Grades K-5
264 Students
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02
Public
Grades 6-8
672 Students
Public
Grades K-8
156 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
855 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
842 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- LaFramboise Island Nature Area
- South Dakota Discovery Center
- Farm Island Recreation Area
- Oahe Downstream Recreation Area
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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 June 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.