Living in Langford, South Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Langford · Census data 2020–2024

Langford has 481 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $79,375 (6% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $125,000, the median rent is $688/month.

Langford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Langford at a glance

Population
481
Median age
38.4State: 38
Median household income
$79,375State: $75,081
Median home value
$125,000State: $257,400
Median rent
$688/moState: $946
Homeowners
83.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
Average commute
18 min

Is Langford a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 51% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 0.6%.

Cons: An average commute of 18 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Langford

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Langford the median home value is $125,000, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,156 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Langford$125,000
South Dakota$257,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Langford$688
South Dakota$946
United States$1,413

Langford median household income

The median household income in Langford is $79,375 and the income per person is $36,649. 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).

Median household income

Langford$79,375
South Dakota$75,081
United States$80,734

Housing in Langford: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
168
Owner-occupied
83.6%
Renter-occupied
16.4%
Vacant
13.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1972
Average household size
3.29

Langford demographics

Population
481
Median age
38.4
Under 18
28.1%
65 and older
14.1%
Households
146
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
17.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White83.2%
Hispanic or Latino6.4%
Black0.4%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Langford ›

Education in Langford

25.1% of adults 25 and older in Langford have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Langford25.1%
South Dakota31.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Langford

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.9%
Average commute
18 minState: 18 min
Work from home
5.9%
Drive alone
85.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.1%
Homes with broadband
84.2%

Langford vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Langford481$79,375$125,000$688
Pierpont161$92,500$75,000—
Claremont106$46,250——
Britton988$62,898$110,200$798
Groton1,691$89,861$190,600$981
Roslyn147$49,375$96,300$525
Bristol275$56,250$76,400$729

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Living in Langford: FAQ

What is the median household income in Langford, SD?

The median household income in Langford is $79,375, 6% 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 Langford?

The median home value in Langford is $125,000, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.

How much is rent in Langford?

The median gross rent in Langford is $688 per month, about 9% of household income.

Is Langford, SD a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 51% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 0.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 18 minutes.

What is the median age in Langford?

The median age in Langford is 38.4 years (South Dakota: 38).

How long is the commute in Langford?

The average commute to work in Langford is 18 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Langford?

The unemployment rate in Langford is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Langford?

25.1% of adults in Langford 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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