Best Places to Live in Benton township (Minnehaha Cnty), South Dakota

Small city - Eastern South Dakota near the Iowa-Minnesota border at the junction of I-90 and I-29. August, June and July are the most pleasant months in Benton township (Minnehaha County), while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Benton township (Minnehaha Cnty), SD Housing Market

Lowest Priced Homes	HOMES UNDER $250,000
Most Expensive Listings	HOMES $250,001 to $500,000
Largest Homes	HOMES $500,001 to $750,000
Median Priced Homes	HOMES $750,001 to $1,000,000

Pros
Cost of living
Diverse economy
Small-town atmosphere

Cons
Cold winters
Isolation
Low ethnic diversity

What Bert Has To Say About Sioux Falls Metro Area

Sioux Falls is the state’s largest city and most important commercial and cultural center. This fairly typical Midwestern city has a strong and diverse economy based not only on local activities like agriculture but also a significant presence in the service economy, especially banking and credit processing. Because of low taxes, a good labor force, and business-friendly state laws, Wells Fargo, Citibank, HSBC, and others have large processing operations here. This results in future job growth projections that are strong for the region.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: See Homes
Country: United States
State: South Dakota
County: Minnehaha County
Metro Area: Sioux Falls Metro Area
Political Ideology: Somewhat conservative

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Benton township (Minnehaha Cnty)
Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 1427 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Benton township (Minnehaha Cnty) is 2.1% (U.S. avg. is 3.7%). Recent job growth is Positive. Benton township (Minnehaha Cnty) jobs have increased by 1.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Benton township (Minnehaha Cnty)'s cost of living is 11.9% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Benton township (Minnehaha Cnty)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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VOTING

Minnehaha county voted Republican in four of the last five Presidential elections, voting Democratic in 2008. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Benton township (Minnehaha Cnty)'s population is 841 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 53.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 17.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Benton township (Minnehaha Cnty) is Real Estate: $362,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.5%.

SCHOOLS

Benton township (Minnehaha Cnty) public schools spend $8,580 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.2 students per teacher in Benton township (Minnehaha Cnty). More Education

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Housing Market in Benton township (Minnehaha Cnty)

It's a good time to buy in Benton township (Minnehaha Cnty). Home Appreciation is up 8.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Benton township (Minnehaha Cnty) is $362,300.

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MAPS OF BENTON TOWNSHIP (MINNEHAHA CNTY), SOUTH DAKOTA

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ZIP CODES IN BENTON TOWNSHIP (MINNEHAHA CNTY), SOUTH DAKOTA

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