Cost of Living in Sanborn County, South Dakota
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
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Sanborn County ranks #830 of 3,142 counties for affordability (top 26%)
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Sanborn County Median Gross Rent Percentage Is 28.4 Percent
The official median gross rent as a percentage of household income (GRAPI) in Sanborn County is 28.4%, as reported in ACS table B25071. This percentage is 5.7 percentage points higher than the South Dakota unweighted county mean of 22.7%. The median gross rent for the county was estimated at $725 per month, which is below the state unweighted county mean of $785. For owner-occupied units, the median monthly owner cost is $788, compared to the state unweighted county mean of $853. The median home value in Sanborn County was recorded at $135,600, a figure that is below the state unweighted county mean of $181,021. Additionally, the median renter-household income is $34,167. These statistics represent a snapshot from the 2020-2024 five-year estimate period. Comparisons utilize unweighted county means rather than official statewide household medians. Rent and owner costs describe distinct housing-tenure groups and are not combined. See ACS table B25071 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: Sanborn County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 28.4% of renter household income in Sanborn County, which is below the 30% affordability benchmark. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $725 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $788. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $29,000 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The South Dakota unweighted mean of county median rents is $785 per month. Sanborn County's $725 median is 7.6% below that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
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Rent Burden
11.0%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,838
per month
Owner Cost Burden
12.0%
of gross income
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Median home value is $135,600. Estimated monthly cost: $1,083 vs. your max of $1,838.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2020-2024). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.
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