Living in Baltic, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baltic · Census data 2020–2024
Baltic has 1,502 residents with a median age of 29.3. The median household income is $107,768 (44% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $254,200, the median rent is $1,232/month.
Baltic at a glance
- Population
- 1,502
- Median age
- 29.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $107,768State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $254,200State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $1,232/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Baltic a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the South Dakota median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Baltic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baltic the median home value is $254,200, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,232 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,704 a month in housing costs.
Baltic median household income
The median household income in Baltic is $107,768 and the income per person is $34,769. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Baltic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 497
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 3.08
Baltic demographics
- Population
- 1,502
- Median age
- 29.3
- Under 18
- 37.6%
- 65 and older
- 8.2%
- Households
- 487
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baltic ›
Education in Baltic
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Baltic have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baltic
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Baltic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic | 1,502 | $107,768 | $254,200 | $1,232 |
| Dell Rapids | 3,905 | $100,170 | $301,700 | $962 |
| Lyons | 112 | $159,286 | $656,300 | — |
| Renner Corner | 279 | $96,050 | $465,600 | — |
| Crooks | 1,268 | $98,984 | $295,400 | $1,135 |
| Meadow View Addition | 879 | $99,760 | $250,600 | — |
| Colton | 736 | $83,750 | $192,900 | $736 |
| Trent | 341 | $74,063 | $145,100 | $757 |
| Garretson | 1,176 | $59,741 | $203,800 | $697 |
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Baltic ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Baltic: FAQ
What is the median household income in Baltic, SD?
The median household income in Baltic is $107,768, 44% higher than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Baltic?
The median home value in Baltic is $254,200, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Baltic?
The median gross rent in Baltic is $1,232 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is Baltic, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the South Dakota median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Baltic?
The median age in Baltic is 29.3 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Baltic?
The average commute to work in Baltic is 22 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baltic?
The unemployment rate in Baltic is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baltic?
24.7% of adults in Baltic have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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