Living in Huron, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Huron · Census data 2020–2024
Huron has 14,385 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $61,452 (18% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $159,000, the median rent is $888/month.
Huron at a glance
- Population
- 14,385
- Median age
- 36.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $61,452State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $159,000State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $888/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Huron a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Huron
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Huron the median home value is $159,000, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,320 a month in housing costs.
Huron median household income
The median household income in Huron is $61,452 and the income per person is $31,193. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Huron: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,220
- Owner-occupied
- 68.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.7%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.48
Huron demographics
- Population
- 14,385
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 5,584
- Foreign-born
- 16%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Huron ›
Education in Huron
27% of adults 25 and older in Huron have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Huron
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Huron vs nearby towns
More for people moving to Huron
Huron ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Huron: FAQ
What is the median household income in Huron, SD?
The median household income in Huron is $61,452, 18% 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 Huron?
The median home value in Huron is $159,000, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Huron?
The median gross rent in Huron is $888 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Huron, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Huron?
The median age in Huron is 36.1 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Huron?
The average commute to work in Huron is 12 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Huron?
The unemployment rate in Huron is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Huron?
27% of adults in Huron 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.
Last updated: