Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$980
Population
213,706
Renter Mix
41% Rent
The Queen City of the West.
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota's largest city, showcases the natural beauty of the Big Sioux River and its cascading waterfalls at Falls Park. The downtown area features the city's namesake falls alongside local art galleries, shops, and restaurants. Housing choices include downtown apartments and established areas like McKennan Park, with its historic architecture and mature trees. The rental market remains steady, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $950 monthly, showing a 1.3% decrease from the previous year. The area near Augustana University and the southeastern district surrounding The Empire Mall offer additional rental opportunities.
Major employers Sanford Health and Avera Health contribute to the city's stable economy. Residents enjoy an extensive 29-mile recreational trail system, while the Washington Pavilion houses performing arts venues and an interactive science center. The Great Plains Zoo and the downtown SculptureWalk, displaying over 55 outdoor art pieces including a replica of Michelangelo's David, enhance the city's cultural landscape. Sioux Falls has grown substantially from 81,182 residents in 1980 to 192,517 in 2020, evolving into a metropolitan area while maintaining its welcoming atmosphere. The city's past includes its notable role as the "Divorce Colony" in the 1890s, when its progressive laws drew people seeking divorces - a distinctive chapter in local history.
Explore the City
Fawick Park is located next to the Big Sioux River.
Whittier Park visitors enjoy shaded picnic tables and a large playground.
Falls Park is Downtown Sioux Falls' most popular park.
The bus system in Downtown Sioux Falls allows easy access to the rest of the city.
Some homes in Downtown Sioux Falls feature charming porches.
Residents look forward to events like Levitt at the Falls.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,378
Average: $95,471
Education
63,261
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
121,682
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sioux Falls has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sioux Falls, SD is $859 for a studio, $981 for one bedroom, $1,192 for two bedrooms, and $1,510 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sioux Falls has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$981/month
711 Sq Ft
House
$1,821/month
1,329 Sq Ft
Condo
$844/month
80 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,975/month
1,248 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Sioux Falls, SD is 12.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Sioux Falls is 24.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $859 - $1,510. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 15.8% less for utilities, and 11.2% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sioux Falls, SD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
486 Students
Public
Grades K-5
414 Students
Public
Grades K-5
185 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
877 Students
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Public
Grades PK-5
676 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,168 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,010 Students
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
Public
Grades 6-8
940 Students
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
Public
Grades 6-8
747 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
916 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,883 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,749 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,910 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,713 Students
New Technology High School - 30
Public
Grades 9-12
343 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kirby Science Discovery Center
- Great Plains Zoo
- Great Bear Recreation Park
- The Outdoor Campus - East
- Sertoma Butterfly House and Marine Cove
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.