Living in Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Colonial Pine Hills · Census data 2020–2024

Colonial Pine Hills has 2,609 residents with a median age of 59.5. The median household income is $98,696 (31% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $406,500.

Colonial Pine Hills at a glance

Population
2,609
Median age
59.5State: 38
Median household income
$98,696State: $75,081
Median home value
$406,500State: $257,400
Homeowners
98.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
Average commute
21 min

Is Colonial Pine Hills a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 0.2%.

Cons: Home values 58% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Colonial Pine Hills

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Colonial Pine Hills the median home value is $406,500, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,680 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Colonial Pine Hills$406,500
South Dakota$257,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

South Dakota$946
United States$1,413

Colonial Pine Hills median household income

The median household income in Colonial Pine Hills is $98,696 and the income per person is $58,777. 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).

Median household income

Colonial Pine Hills$98,696
South Dakota$75,081
United States$80,734

Housing in Colonial Pine Hills: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,058
Owner-occupied
98.7%
Renter-occupied
1.3%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1990
Average household size
2.47

Colonial Pine Hills demographics

Population
2,609
Median age
59.5
Under 18
20%
65 and older
30.4%
Households
1,058
Foreign-born
1.2%
Veterans
19.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White93.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian1.2%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Colonial Pine Hills ›

Education in Colonial Pine Hills

30.4% of adults 25 and older in Colonial Pine Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Colonial Pine Hills30.4%
South Dakota31.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Colonial Pine Hills

Unemployment rate
8.7%State: 2.9%
Average commute
21 minState: 18 min
Work from home
2.5%
Drive alone
82.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
5.5%
Homes with broadband
91.5%

Colonial Pine Hills vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Colonial Pine Hills2,609$98,696$406,500—
Rapid City77,946$70,870$299,400$1,109
Johnson Siding704$102,716$471,700—
Blackhawk2,934$71,993$273,300—
Keystone336$64,702$263,900$546
Green Valley1,642$81,582$280,300—
Rapid Valley6,975$83,208$255,500$1,174
Summerset3,022$119,271$368,300$1,288
Ashland Heights1,105$57,353$219,600—

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Living in Colonial Pine Hills: FAQ

What is the median household income in Colonial Pine Hills, SD?

The median household income in Colonial Pine Hills is $98,696, 31% 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 Colonial Pine Hills?

The median home value in Colonial Pine Hills is $406,500, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.

Is Colonial Pine Hills, SD a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 0.2%. Minuses: home values 58% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%.

What is the median age in Colonial Pine Hills?

The median age in Colonial Pine Hills is 59.5 years (South Dakota: 38).

How long is the commute in Colonial Pine Hills?

The average commute to work in Colonial Pine Hills is 21 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Colonial Pine Hills?

The unemployment rate in Colonial Pine Hills is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Colonial Pine Hills?

30.4% of adults in Colonial Pine Hills 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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