Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Yankton
Yankton, SD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$900
Population
15,112
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Bask in the River City’s small-town charm
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Nicknamed the River City, Yankton lies just across the Missouri River from Nebraska. The river is a central part of life in Yankton, providing the community with beautiful views and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Yankton’s vibrant riverfront area includes a charming downtown strewn along 3rd Street, with plenty of restaurants and shops to explore in historic buildings.
Downtown Yankton is also a prime site for numerous community events. Yankton residents enjoy coming together for the annual Ribfest, Harvest Halloween, Rocking Rumble, and Riverboat Days, among many more celebrations. The city contains an array of apartments and houses available for rent along tree-dense streets. Getting around from Yankton is simple with quick access to U.S. 81.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,216
Average: $73,945
Education
3,721
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,819
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Yankton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Yankton, SD is $974 for a studio, $900 for one bedroom, $1,091 for two bedrooms, and $1,199 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Yankton has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$900/month
630 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Yankton, SD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
410 Students
Public
Grades K-5
404 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
396 Students
Public
Grades K-5
278 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
606 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
942 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pierson Ranch Recreation Area
- Chief White Crane Recreation Area
- Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery
- Lewis and Clark Recreation Area
Military Bases
Colleges
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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.