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Population:814,164
Pop. Change:8%
State:South Dakota
Metro Area:Sioux_Falls, Rapid_City, ... 11 more
County:Minnehaha, Pennington, ... 66 more
City:Sioux Falls, Rapid City, ... 1291 more
Zip Code:57701, 57106, ... 395 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about South Dakota

As of 2011, South Dakota's population is 814,164 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.88 percent.

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The median home cost in South Dakota is $116,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.75 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, South Dakota's cost of living is 10.60% Lower than the U.S. average.

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South Dakota public schools spend $5,108 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 11.4 students per teacher in South Dakota.

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The unemployment rate in South Dakota is 5.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. South Dakota jobs have Increased by 1.21 percent.

Average Commute time is 18 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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South Dakota's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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 • Homes under $250,000
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