Living in Garretson, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Garretson · Census data 2020–2024
Garretson has 1,176 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $59,741 (20% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $203,800, the median rent is $697/month.
Garretson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Garretson at a glance
- Population
- 1,176
- Median age
- 48.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $59,741State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $203,800State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $697/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 62.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Garretson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Garretson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Garretson the median home value is $203,800, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $697 per month, which is 19.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,449 a month in housing costs.
Garretson median household income
The median household income in Garretson is $59,741 and the income per person is $37,143. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Garretson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 600
- Owner-occupied
- 62.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.3%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.98
Garretson demographics
- Population
- 1,176
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 568
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Garretson ›
Education in Garretson
28.2% of adults 25 and older in Garretson have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Garretson
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 85.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Garretson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretson | 1,176 | $59,741 | $203,800 | $697 |
| Brandon | 10,996 | $110,806 | $336,600 | $976 |
| Valley Springs | 996 | $107,222 | $192,600 | $1,028 |
| Beaver Creek | 293 | $64,583 | $172,500 | $910 |
| Jasper | 818 | $50,446 | $76,900 | $723 |
| Renner Corner | 279 | $96,050 | $465,600 | — |
| Meadow View Addition | 879 | $99,760 | $250,600 | — |
| Baltic | 1,502 | $107,768 | $254,200 | $1,232 |
| Dell Rapids | 3,905 | $100,170 | $301,700 | $962 |
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What is the median household income in Garretson, SD?
The median household income in Garretson is $59,741, 20% 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 Garretson?
The median home value in Garretson is $203,800, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Garretson?
The median gross rent in Garretson is $697 per month, about 19.8% of household income.
Is Garretson, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Garretson?
The median age in Garretson is 48.5 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Garretson?
The average commute to work in Garretson is 26 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Garretson?
The unemployment rate in Garretson is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Garretson?
28.2% of adults in Garretson 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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