Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
33%
Over 65
9%
Tea
Tea, SD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,132
Population
7,835
Renter Mix
31% Rent
An affordable Sioux Falls neighborhood
Rural
•
Suburb
•
Commuter
•
Community
•
Quiet
•
Tea is a small suburb located about 12 miles southwest of Sioux Falls. Reflecting the rural beauty Tea is known for, the small town feels secluded but has all the amenities of the quintessential suburban community. Tea has affordable rentals, schools, parks, and access to a variety of amenities. There are a few mom-and-pop stores but many residents travel to Sioux Falls for work, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Conveniently, Sioux Falls is only a 20-minute drive away, made easy by Interstate 29.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,869
Average: $114,382
Education
2,312
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,856
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Tea has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Tea, SD is $890 for a studio, $1,133 for one bedroom, $1,379 for two bedrooms, and $1,625 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tea has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,133/month
753 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tea, SD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
491 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
563 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
610 Students
School data provided by
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.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
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.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Outdoor Campus - East
- Sertoma Butterfly House and Marine Cove
- Great Plains Zoo
- Kirby Science Discovery Center
Airports
- Joe Foss Field
Top Apartments in Tea
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Nearby City Guides
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.