Living in Miller, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Miller · Census data 2020–2024
Miller has 1,363 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $57,500 (23% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $155,200, the median rent is $564/month.
Miller is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Miller at a glance
- Population
- 1,363
- Median age
- 41.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $57,500State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $155,200State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $564/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.1%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Miller a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the South Dakota median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Miller
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Miller the median home value is $155,200, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $564 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,138 a month in housing costs.
Miller median household income
The median household income in Miller is $57,500 and the income per person is $42,442. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Miller: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 763
- Owner-occupied
- 66.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.8%
- Vacant
- 17.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.06
Miller demographics
- Population
- 1,363
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 628
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Miller ›
Education in Miller
28.1% of adults 25 and older in Miller have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Miller
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 6.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.3%
Miller vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller | 1,363 | $57,500 | $155,200 | $564 |
| St. Lawrence | 172 | $46,000 | $114,100 | — |
| Wessington | 192 | $58,125 | $102,100 | $538 |
| Highmore | 596 | $103,017 | $151,800 | $980 |
| Wolsey | 692 | $57,500 | $101,200 | $739 |
| Tulare | 175 | $60,833 | $84,300 | $633 |
| Redfield | 1,989 | $58,229 | $120,200 | $725 |
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What is the median household income in Miller, SD?
The median household income in Miller is $57,500, 23% 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 Miller?
The median home value in Miller is $155,200, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Miller?
The median gross rent in Miller is $564 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is Miller, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the South Dakota median.
What is the median age in Miller?
The median age in Miller is 41.9 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Miller?
The average commute to work in Miller is 11 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Miller?
The unemployment rate in Miller is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Miller?
28.1% of adults in Miller 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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