Living in Mitchell, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mitchell · Census data 2020–2024
Mitchell has 15,649 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $58,620 (22% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $192,200, the median rent is $851/month.
Mitchell at a glance
- Population
- 15,649
- Median age
- 39.6State: 38
- Median household income
- $58,620State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $192,200State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $851/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 56.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Mitchell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mitchell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mitchell the median home value is $192,200, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $851 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,346 a month in housing costs.
Mitchell median household income
The median household income in Mitchell is $58,620 and the income per person is $37,512. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Mitchell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,885
- Owner-occupied
- 56.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.4%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.04
Mitchell demographics
- Population
- 15,649
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 7,305
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mitchell ›
Education in Mitchell
23.6% of adults 25 and older in Mitchell have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mitchell
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Mitchell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell | 15,649 | $58,620 | $192,200 | $851 |
| Mount Vernon | 442 | $60,357 | $164,400 | $386 |
| Ethan | 346 | $60,417 | $152,300 | $878 |
| Letcher | 171 | $81,042 | $102,100 | $725 |
| Alexandria | 692 | $102,679 | $180,200 | $775 |
| Dimock | 104 | $92,500 | $187,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mitchell, SD?
The median household income in Mitchell is $58,620, 22% 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 Mitchell?
The median home value in Mitchell is $192,200, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Mitchell?
The median gross rent in Mitchell is $851 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Mitchell, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Mitchell?
The median age in Mitchell is 39.6 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Mitchell?
The average commute to work in Mitchell is 13 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mitchell?
The unemployment rate in Mitchell is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mitchell?
23.6% of adults in Mitchell 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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