Living in Lane, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lane · Census data 2020–2024
Lane has 28 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $98,333 (31% higher than the South Dakota median).
Lane is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lane at a glance
- Population
- 28
- Median age
- 42.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $98,333State: $75,081
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.7%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Lane a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Lane median household income
The median household income in Lane is $98,333 and the income per person is $37,611. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Lane: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 33.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.33
33.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lane has many vacation and second homes.
Lane demographics
- Population
- 28
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.7%
- Households
- 12
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lane ›
Education in Lane
8.7% of adults 25 and older in Lane have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lane
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 94.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75%
Lane vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane | 28 | $98,333 | — | — |
| Wessington Springs | 727 | $47,321 | $111,300 | $560 |
| Woonsocket | 759 | $56,765 | $80,800 | $664 |
| Alpena | 317 | $66,667 | $51,800 | $925 |
| Forestburg | 113 | $125,083 | — | — |
| Letcher | 171 | $81,042 | $102,100 | $725 |
| Huron | 14,385 | $61,452 | $159,000 | $888 |
| Wolsey | 692 | $57,500 | $101,200 | $739 |
| Plankinton | 603 | $74,833 | $114,800 | $970 |
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What is the median household income in Lane, SD?
The median household income in Lane is $98,333, 31% higher than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Lane, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Lane?
The median age in Lane is 42.5 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Lane?
The average commute to work in Lane is 13 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lane?
The unemployment rate in Lane is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lane?
8.7% of adults in Lane 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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