As of 2012, Rapid City Metro Area's population is 126,382 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 12.02 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Rapid City Metro Area is $163,800. Home appreciation the last year has been 3.20 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Rapid City Metro Area's cost of living is 4.30% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Rapid City Metro Area public schools spend $4,714 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 13.8 students per teacher in Rapid City Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Rapid City Metro Area is 4.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Rapid City Metro Area jobs have Increased by 1.70 percent.
Ranked #13 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Small Towns)
Ranked #14 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Small Towns)
Ranked #81 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #100 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #117 Best Green Cities
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 | Average Commute time is 20 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Rapid City Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Most Expensive Listing
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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