Living in De Smet, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of De Smet · Census data 2020–2024
De Smet has 943 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $67,321 (10% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $165,200, the median rent is $708/month.
De Smet is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
De Smet at a glance
- Population
- 943
- Median age
- 47.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $67,321State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $165,200State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $708/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is De Smet a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the South Dakota median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in De Smet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In De Smet the median home value is $165,200, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $708 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,512 a month in housing costs.
De Smet median household income
The median household income in De Smet is $67,321 and the income per person is $41,346. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in De Smet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 468
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.10
De Smet demographics
- Population
- 943
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 427
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of De Smet ›
Education in De Smet
22.1% of adults 25 and older in De Smet have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in De Smet
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
De Smet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Smet | 943 | $67,321 | $165,200 | $708 |
| Lake Preston | 596 | $52,396 | $130,000 | $615 |
| Erwin | 105 | $86,250 | — | — |
| Bryant | 727 | $62,000 | $143,400 | $864 |
| Iroquois | 389 | $59,926 | $156,300 | $504 |
| Willow Lake | 433 | $72,875 | $149,000 | $815 |
| Badger | 162 | $65,000 | $70,000 | — |
| Arlington | 920 | $71,296 | $144,300 | $810 |
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What is the median household income in De Smet, SD?
The median household income in De Smet is $67,321, 10% lower 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 De Smet?
The median home value in De Smet is $165,200, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in De Smet?
The median gross rent in De Smet is $708 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is De Smet, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the South Dakota median.
What is the median age in De Smet?
The median age in De Smet is 47.3 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in De Smet?
The average commute to work in De Smet is 12 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in De Smet?
The unemployment rate in De Smet is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is De Smet?
22.1% of adults in De Smet 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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