Sioux Falls, South Dakota 

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Population

189,258

+14.5% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

3.2%

Median Income

$52,607

Median Home Price

$308,600

Median Age

34.3

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.2 / 4.2

summer / winter


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Best Places to Live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, South Dakota is a vibrant city with many unique attractions. From the iconic falls of the Big Sioux River to the picturesque views of the Loess Hills, there's plenty to explore in this beautiful area. Tourists can visit the Old Courthouse Museum or take a walk at one of the many local parks. There's also plenty of shopping opportunities available and delicious dining experiences throughout the city. With its rich history and diverse activities, Sioux Falls is sure to provide a memorable experience! Small city - Eastern South Dakota near the Iowa-Minnesota border at the junction of I-90 and I-29.
State: South Dakota
County: Minnehaha County
Metro Area: Sioux Falls Metro Area
City: Sioux Falls
Zip Codes: 57106 57103 57104 57105 57108 57110 57107 57197 57117
Cost of Living: -9.1% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 1427 ft above sea level

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Sioux Falls, Sd Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
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.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Sioux Falls is 3.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Sioux Falls jobs have increased by 1.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Sioux Falls's cost of living is 9.1% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Sioux Falls's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, June and September are the most pleasant months in Sioux Falls, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Minnehaha county remained moderately Republican, 53.3% to 43.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Sioux Falls's population is 189,258 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 14.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 16.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Sioux Falls is Real Estate: $308,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.3%.

SCHOOLS
Sioux Falls public schools spend $9,299 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.9 students per teacher in Sioux Falls. More Education



Best Places to Live in Sioux Falls Rankings


Housing Market in Sioux Falls

It's a good time to buy in Sioux Falls. Home Appreciation is up 12.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Sioux Falls is $308,600.
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Reviews for Sioux Falls   56 Reviews
Four Stars for Now - It Could Go Either Way - 2/7/2023
I've lived in Sioux Falls for 2 years. I've found it to be a good place to live. The city is not too big, and has an thriving economy. Traffic is not bad, but as the... Read More

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Sioux Falls - not so bad after all - 5/29/2022
Sioux Falls isn’t as bad as people make it out to be. I’ve lived here for 2 years and my experience has been pleasant. Sioux Falls is a decent sized city, not too big or... Read More

Crime is on the rise - 6/21/2021
Lived on both sides of the city (it's split up by east side and west side by the locals and they're kinda in competition with each other). I've been here for 3 years and... Read More


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ZIP CODES IN SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
57106 57103 57104 57105 57108 57110 57107 57197 57117

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