Living in Colman, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Colman · Census data 2020–2024
Colman has 948 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $76,146 (about the same as the South Dakota median), the median home value is $235,800, the median rent is $733/month.
Colman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Colman at a glance
- Population
- 948
- Median age
- 35.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $76,146State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $235,800State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $733/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Colman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the South Dakota median; home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Colman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Colman the median home value is $235,800, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, which is 19.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Colman median household income
The median household income in Colman is $76,146 and the income per person is $35,361. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Colman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 391
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.69
Colman demographics
- Population
- 948
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 353
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Colman ›
Education in Colman
38% of adults 25 and older in Colman have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Colman
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Colman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colman | 948 | $76,146 | $235,800 | $733 |
| Wentworth | 138 | $62,188 | $83,300 | $808 |
| Brant Lake South | 211 | $107,983 | — | — |
| Chester | 152 | $68,333 | $147,500 | — |
| Egan | 194 | $63,482 | $114,300 | — |
| Trent | 341 | $74,063 | $145,100 | $757 |
| Lake Madison | 936 | $129,191 | $477,800 | $867 |
| Flandreau | 2,392 | $49,157 | $150,400 | $763 |
| Dell Rapids | 3,905 | $100,170 | $301,700 | $962 |
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What is the median household income in Colman, SD?
The median household income in Colman is $76,146, about the same as 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 Colman?
The median home value in Colman is $235,800, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Colman?
The median gross rent in Colman is $733 per month, about 19.8% of household income.
Is Colman, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the South Dakota median; home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 11.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Colman?
The median age in Colman is 35.7 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Colman?
The average commute to work in Colman is 30 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Colman?
The unemployment rate in Colman is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Colman?
38% of adults in Colman 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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