Living in Faith, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Faith · Census data 2020–2024
Faith has 297 residents with a median age of 55.9. The median household income is $47,083 (37% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $151,000, the median rent is $383/month.
Faith is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Faith at a glance
- Population
- 297
- Median age
- 55.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $47,083State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $151,000State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $383/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Faith a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Faith
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Faith the median home value is $151,000, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $383 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,926 a month in housing costs.
Faith median household income
The median household income in Faith is $47,083 and the income per person is $38,343. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Faith: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 178
- Owner-occupied
- 81.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.99
Faith demographics
- Population
- 297
- Median age
- 55.9
- Under 18
- 12.1%
- 65 and older
- 36.7%
- Households
- 149
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Faith ›
Education in Faith
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Faith have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Faith
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.2%
Faith vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith | 297 | $47,083 | $151,000 | $383 |
| Dupree | 557 | $53,958 | $66,200 | $683 |
| Isabel | 214 | $68,750 | $48,200 | $818 |
| North Eagle Butte | 1,481 | $34,358 | $33,100 | $727 |
| Eagle Butte | 1,458 | $45,741 | $65,900 | $611 |
| Bison | 406 | $71,607 | $82,000 | $932 |
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What is the median household income in Faith, SD?
The median household income in Faith is $47,083, 37% 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 Faith?
The median home value in Faith is $151,000, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Faith?
The median gross rent in Faith is $383 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Faith, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Faith?
The median age in Faith is 55.9 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Faith?
The average commute to work in Faith is 12 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Faith?
The unemployment rate in Faith is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Faith?
22.4% of adults in Faith 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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