Living in Brant Lake, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brant Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Brant Lake has 63 residents with a median age of 66.2. The median household income is $104,318 (39% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $455,000.
Brant Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brant Lake at a glance
- Population
- 63
- Median age
- 66.2State: 38
- Median household income
- $104,318State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $455,000State: $257,400
- Homeowners
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Brant Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Home values 77% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brant Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brant Lake the median home value is $455,000, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,875 a month in housing costs.
Brant Lake median household income
The median household income in Brant Lake is $104,318 and the income per person is $75,575. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Brant Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 50
- Owner-occupied
- 95.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.2%
- Vacant
- 52%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.63
52% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Brant Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Brant Lake demographics
- Population
- 63
- Median age
- 66.2
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 61.9%
- Households
- 24
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brant Lake ›
Education in Brant Lake
67.7% of adults 25 and older in Brant Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brant Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 95.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Brant Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brant Lake | 63 | $104,318 | $455,000 | — |
| Brant Lake South | 211 | $107,983 | — | — |
| Chester | 152 | $68,333 | $147,500 | — |
| Wentworth | 138 | $62,188 | $83,300 | $808 |
| Lake Madison | 936 | $129,191 | $477,800 | $867 |
| Colman | 948 | $76,146 | $235,800 | $733 |
| Madison | 6,094 | $65,593 | $193,100 | $981 |
| Colton | 736 | $83,750 | $192,900 | $736 |
| Dell Rapids | 3,905 | $100,170 | $301,700 | $962 |
More for people moving to Brant Lake
Brant Lake ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brant Lake: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brant Lake, SD?
The median household income in Brant Lake is $104,318, 39% 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 Brant Lake?
The median home value in Brant Lake is $455,000, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
Is Brant Lake, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: home values 77% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Brant Lake?
The median age in Brant Lake is 66.2 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Brant Lake?
The average commute to work in Brant Lake is 17 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brant Lake?
The unemployment rate in Brant Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brant Lake?
67.7% of adults in Brant Lake 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.
Last updated: