Living in Keystone, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Keystone · Census data 2020–2024
Keystone has 336 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $64,702 (14% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $263,900, the median rent is $546/month.
Keystone is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Keystone at a glance
- Population
- 336
- Median age
- 38.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $64,702State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $263,900State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $546/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Keystone a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the South Dakota median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Keystone
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Keystone the median home value is $263,900, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $546 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,719 a month in housing costs.
Keystone median household income
The median household income in Keystone is $64,702 and the income per person is $32,157. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Keystone: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 232
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 53.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 3.12
53.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Keystone has many vacation and second homes.
Keystone demographics
- Population
- 336
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 107
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Keystone ›
Education in Keystone
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Keystone have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Keystone
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 19.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Keystone vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone | 336 | $64,702 | $263,900 | $546 |
| Hill City | 834 | $95,385 | $286,200 | $1,345 |
| Colonial Pine Hills | 2,609 | $98,696 | $406,500 | — |
| Custer | 2,341 | $78,369 | $235,600 | $968 |
| Hermosa | 353 | $53,203 | $148,800 | $1,264 |
| Johnson Siding | 704 | $102,716 | $471,700 | — |
| Rapid City | 77,946 | $70,870 | $299,400 | $1,109 |
| Blackhawk | 2,934 | $71,993 | $273,300 | — |
| Green Valley | 1,642 | $81,582 | $280,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Keystone, SD?
The median household income in Keystone is $64,702, 14% 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 Keystone?
The median home value in Keystone is $263,900, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Keystone?
The median gross rent in Keystone is $546 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Keystone, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the South Dakota median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Keystone?
The median age in Keystone is 38.1 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Keystone?
The average commute to work in Keystone is 33 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Keystone?
The unemployment rate in Keystone is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Keystone?
13.5% of adults in Keystone 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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