Living in Humboldt, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Humboldt · Census data 2020–2024
Humboldt has 732 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $95,469 (27% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $227,700, the median rent is $745/month.
Humboldt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Humboldt at a glance
- Population
- 732
- Median age
- 33.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $95,469State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $227,700State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $745/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 89.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Humboldt a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 0.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Humboldt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Humboldt the median home value is $227,700, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $745 per month, which is 15.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,632 a month in housing costs.
Humboldt median household income
The median household income in Humboldt is $95,469 and the income per person is $37,157. 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Humboldt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 272
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.9%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.76
Humboldt demographics
- Population
- 732
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 32.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.4%
- Households
- 265
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Humboldt ›
Education in Humboldt
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Humboldt have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Humboldt
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Humboldt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt | 732 | $95,469 | $227,700 | $745 |
| Montrose | 483 | $78,125 | $239,700 | $663 |
| Hartford | 3,478 | $99,893 | $257,700 | $938 |
| Canistota | 711 | $76,250 | $137,000 | $975 |
| Lyons | 112 | $159,286 | $656,300 | — |
| Colton | 736 | $83,750 | $192,900 | $736 |
| Monroe | 233 | $51,250 | $48,900 | $750 |
| Crooks | 1,268 | $98,984 | $295,400 | $1,135 |
| Salem | 1,216 | $74,881 | $166,700 | $965 |
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What is the median household income in Humboldt, SD?
The median household income in Humboldt is $95,469, 27% 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 Humboldt?
The median home value in Humboldt is $227,700, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Humboldt?
The median gross rent in Humboldt is $745 per month, about 15.5% of household income.
Is Humboldt, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 0.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Humboldt?
The median age in Humboldt is 33.1 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Humboldt?
The average commute to work in Humboldt is 28 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Humboldt?
The unemployment rate in Humboldt is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Humboldt?
33.8% of adults in Humboldt 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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