On the hunt for your next affordable home in South Dakota? Based on the Zillow Home Value Index, we’ve compiled the 25 least expensive towns in the Mount Rushmore State. These hidden gems offer incredible affordability compared to the national average, with home values that might surprise you.
You might notice that many of these affordable communities are located in rural counties, with average home values in these top 25 towns around $164,098 as of February 2025. What’s particularly interesting is the dramatic price growth many of these communities have experienced since 2020, with some towns seeing increases of over 70% in just five years.
As you explore these opportunities, you’ll find that most of these communities are located outside major metropolitan areas, offering a more relaxed pace of life with the benefit of substantially lower housing costs. Several towns on this list have seen their housing values nearly double since 2020, reflecting both their growing appeal and the broader market trends in affordable rural areas.
1. Webster
- 2025 Home Value: $197,071
- 2020 Home Value: $152,548
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 29.19%
Positioned in Day County in northeastern South Dakota, Webster ranks as the most expensive among the 25 least expensive towns, with steady appreciation in home values. Your home investment would have grown from $152,548 in 2020 to $197,071 in 2025, a solid 29.19% increase. Despite natural amenities and steady growth, housing costs remain substantially below regional and national averages.
2. Flandreau
- 2025 Home Value: $197,005
- 2020 Home Value: $126,001
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 56.35%
Located in Moody County in eastern South Dakota, Flandreau has seen impressive housing appreciation while maintaining affordability. Your property value would have increased dramatically from $126,001 in 2020 to $197,005 in 2025—a substantial 56.35% growth.
3. Milbank
- 2025 Home Value: $195,280
- 2020 Home Value: $149,952
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 30.23%
Nestled in Grant County in northeastern South Dakota, Milbank offers you solid housing value with steady appreciation. Your home investment would have grown from $149,952 in 2020 to $195,280 in 2025, representing a healthy 30.23% increase.
4. Britton
- 2025 Home Value: $192,703
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Positioned in Marshall County in northeastern South Dakota near the North Dakota border, Britton stands with average home values of $192,703 in 2025. Your housing dollar stretches significantly in this agricultural community. While historical data isn’t available for growth comparison, you’ll find Britton offers a strong sense of community and essential services as the county seat. Despite its remote location, the town provides housing values well below regional and national averages.
5. Wakonda
- 2025 Home Value: $189,370
- 2020 Home Value: $110,254
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 71.76%
Situated in Clay County in southeastern South Dakota, Wakonda has experienced remarkable growth while maintaining relative affordability. Your housing investment would have appreciated dramatically from $110,254 in 2020 to $189,370 in 2025—an exceptional 71.76% increase.
6. Winner
- 2025 Home Value: $189,336
- 2020 Home Value: $137,152
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 38.05%
Located in Tripp County in south-central South Dakota, Winner lives up to its name by offering you excellent housing value with solid appreciation. Your property investment would have grown from $137,152 in 2020 to $189,336 in 2025, a healthy 38.05% increase. Despite the consistent price growth, housing costs remain significantly lower than national averages.
7. Wessington Springs
- 2025 Home Value: $182,184
- 2020 Home Value: $150,603
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 20.97%
Nestled in Jerauld County in central South Dakota, Wessington Springs provides you with affordable housing options in a scenic setting. Your home value would have increased from $150,603 in 2020 to $182,184 in 2025, a steady 20.97% growth.
8. Arlington
- 2025 Home Value: $179,105
- 2020 Home Value: $117,560
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 52.35%
Positioned in Kingsbury County in eastern South Dakota, Arlington offers you remarkable housing value with impressive growth. Part of the Brookings metropolitan area, your property investment would have appreciated significantly from $117,560 in 2020 to $179,105 in 2025—a substantial 52.35% increase.
9. Egan
- 2025 Home Value: $177,774
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Tucked away in Moody County in eastern South Dakota, Egan offers average home values of $177,774 in 2025. Your housing budget stretches farther in this small, peaceful community. While historical data isn’t available for growth comparison, you’ll find that Egan offers exceptional value with its quiet, rural lifestyle and proximity to Sioux Falls, about an hour’s drive away. Despite this access to South Dakota’s largest city, housing costs remain substantially below regional and national averages.
10. Clark
- 2025 Home Value: $176,300
- 2020 Home Value: $148,073
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 19.06%
Located in Clark County in northeastern South Dakota, Clark gives you access to affordable housing with steady appreciation. Your home investment would have grown from $148,073 in 2020 to $176,300 in 2025, representing a solid 19.06% increase. As the county seat, Clark offers essential services while maintaining its close-knit community atmosphere.
11. Huron
- 2025 Home Value: $176,148
- 2020 Home Value: $143,056
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 23.13%
Situated in Beadle County in east-central South Dakota, Huron is the largest city on this affordable list, offering you small-city amenities with reasonable housing costs. Your property value would have grown from $143,056 in 2020 to $176,148 in 2025, a solid 23.13% increase. Home to the South Dakota State Fair and Huron University, this city provides significantly more services and shopping options than most affordable towns while maintaining housing prices well below the national average.
12. Miller
- 2025 Home Value: $174,715
- 2020 Home Value: $134,677
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 29.73%
Centered in Hand County in central South Dakota, Miller provides you with affordable housing options and steady growth. Your property investment would have appreciated from $134,677 in 2020 to $174,715 in 2025, representing a healthy 29.73% increase. As the county seat, Miller offers more amenities than many small towns on this list while maintaining housing costs substantially below the national average.
13. Blunt
- 2025 Home Value: $169,644
- 2020 Home Value: $109,930
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 54.32%
Located in Hughes County in central South Dakota, Blunt offers you affordable housing with impressive growth potential. Part of the Pierre metropolitan area, your home investment would have appreciated significantly from $109,930 in 2020 to $169,644 in 2025—a robust 54.32% increase.
14. Edgemont
- 2025 Home Value: $165,001
- 2020 Home Value: $93,855
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 75.80%
Situated in Fall River County in southwestern South Dakota, Edgemont has experienced remarkable growth while maintaining affordability. Your housing dollar has seen tremendous appreciation here, with home values surging from $93,855 in 2020 to $165,001 in 2025—an extraordinary 75.80% increase.
15. Springfield
- 2025 Home Value: $163,228
- 2020 Home Value: $133,952
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 21.86%
Positioned in Bon Homme County in southeastern South Dakota along the Missouri River, Springfield offers you affordable housing with moderate growth. Your property investment would have appreciated from $133,952 in 2020 to $163,228 in 2025, representing a solid 21.86% increase. The housing market shows steady appreciation while still providing values substantially below the national average.
16. Buffalo
- 2025 Home Value: $163,135
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Nestled in Harding County in the northwestern corner of South Dakota, Buffalo offers average home values of $163,135 in 2025. Your housing budget goes remarkably far in this genuine western community. While historical comparison data isn’t available, you’ll discover that Buffalo offers authentic rural living against the backdrop of stunning prairie landscapes.
17. Doland
- 2025 Home Value: $162,606
- 2020 Home Value: $101,378
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 60.40%
Located in Spink County in northeastern South Dakota, Doland offers you remarkably affordable housing options with strong growth potential. Your investment would have appreciated significantly here, with values climbing from $101,378 in 2020 to $162,606 in 2025—an impressive 60.40% increase. This charming small town, the childhood home of famous humorist Hubert Humphrey, combines authentic rural character with housing prices that remain substantially below state and national averages despite the rapid appreciation.
18. Glenham
- 2025 Home Value: $150,574
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Tucked away in Walworth County in north-central South Dakota, Glenham has average home values of $150,574 in 2025. Your housing budget stretches remarkably far in this small, peaceful community. Although historical data isn’t available for growth comparison, you’ll find that Glenham offers exceptional value with its quiet, rural lifestyle and proximity to Lake Oahe, all while maintaining housing costs substantially below regional and national averages.
19. Redfield
- 2025 Home Value: $145,488
- 2020 Home Value: $97,558
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 49.13%
Positioned in Spink County in northeastern South Dakota, Redfield gives you access to impressively affordable housing options. Your purchasing power is substantial here, with home values having grown from $97,558 in 2020 to $145,488 in 2025, representing a healthy 49.13% increase.
20. Gettysburg
- 2025 Home Value: $142,283
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Situated in Potter County in central South Dakota, Gettysburg provides you with remarkably affordable housing at an average value of $142,283 in 2025. Your home buying budget goes exceptionally far in this charming town near the Missouri River. While historical comparison data isn’t available, Gettysburg offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation at Lake Oahe while maintaining housing costs that are substantially below the national average.
21. Martin
- 2025 Home Value: $138,617
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Located in Bennett County in south-central South Dakota, Martin has average home values of $138,617 in 2025. Your housing dollar stretches significantly in this community situated near the Nebraska border. While historical data isn’t available for growth comparison, you’ll find Martin offers exceptional value as a gateway to the scenic Badlands and Pine Ridge areas while maintaining housing costs well below state and national averages.
22. Bison
- 2025 Home Value: $137,907
- 2020 Home Value: $92,370
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 49.30%
Found in Perkins County in northwestern South Dakota, Bison offers you genuine small-town charm with extraordinarily affordable housing prices. Your home buying budget stretches remarkably far here, with average values rising from $92,370 in 2020 to $137,907 in 2025, representing nearly 50% growth.
23. Mobridge
- 2025 Home Value: $123,397
- 2020 Home Value: $85,731
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 43.94%
Situated in Dewey County on the banks of the Missouri River, Mobridge gives you access to spectacular lakefront living at a fraction of what you’d pay elsewhere. Home values have increased from $85,731 in 2020 to $123,397 in 2025, representing a solid 43.94% growth. Despite the significant price growth, Mobridge remains among the most affordable towns in South Dakota.
24. Selby
- 2025 Home Value: $115,884
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Located in Walworth County in north-central South Dakota, Selby offers home values at $115,884 in 2025. Although historical data for comparison isn’t available, you’ll find this charming small town offers tremendous value compared to state and national averages.
25. Lemmon
- 2025 Home Value: $97,697
- 2020 Home Value: $59,626
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- % change from 2020 to 2025: 63.85%
Nestled in Perkins County in the northwestern corner of South Dakota, Lemmon offers you the most affordable housing in the entire state. Your dollar stretches incredibly far here, with the average home value in 2025 sitting at just $97,697, up from $59,626 in 2020. The town has experienced remarkable growth of nearly 64% in just five years, making it both affordable and potentially a good investment opportunity.
