Living in Beresford, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beresford · Census data 2020–2024
Beresford has 2,360 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $78,793 (5% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $234,400, the median rent is $914/month.
Beresford at a glance
- Population
- 2,360
- Median age
- 35.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $78,793State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $234,400State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $914/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Beresford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Beresford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beresford the median home value is $234,400, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, which is 17.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,683 a month in housing costs.
Beresford median household income
The median household income in Beresford is $78,793 and the income per person is $37,282. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Beresford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,044
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.50
Beresford demographics
- Population
- 2,360
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 944
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beresford ›
Education in Beresford
28% of adults 25 and older in Beresford have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Beresford
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Beresford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford | 2,360 | $78,793 | $234,400 | $914 |
| Alcester | 989 | $57,000 | $125,800 | $688 |
| Centerville | 903 | $54,318 | $161,200 | $485 |
| Hawarden | 2,658 | $74,167 | $136,300 | $933 |
| Viborg | 958 | $51,944 | $156,700 | $711 |
| Hudson | 382 | $66,429 | $150,500 | — |
| Wakonda | 399 | $61,250 | $107,100 | $807 |
| Worthing | 1,036 | $93,162 | $220,200 | $1,092 |
| Fairview | 102 | $71,719 | $155,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Beresford, SD?
The median household income in Beresford is $78,793, 5% 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 Beresford?
The median home value in Beresford is $234,400, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Beresford?
The median gross rent in Beresford is $914 per month, about 17.4% of household income.
Is Beresford, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Beresford?
The median age in Beresford is 35.5 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Beresford?
The average commute to work in Beresford is 22 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Beresford?
The unemployment rate in Beresford is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Beresford?
28% of adults in Beresford 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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