Living in Morningside, South Dakota

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

Morningside has 90 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $119,028 (59% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $230,600.

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

Morningside at a glance

Population
90
Median age
46.4State: 38
Median household income
$119,028State: $75,081
Median home value
$230,600State: $257,400
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
Average commute
9 min

Is Morningside a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Morningside

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morningside the median home value is $230,600, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Morningside$230,600
South Dakota$257,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

South Dakota$946
United States$1,413

Morningside median household income

The median household income in Morningside is $119,028 and the income per person is $35,243. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).

Median household income

Morningside$119,028
South Dakota$75,081
United States$80,734

Housing in Morningside: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
25
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1984
Average household size
3.60

Morningside demographics

Population
90
Median age
46.4
Under 18
38.9%
65 and older
0%
Households
25
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
14.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Morningside

50.9% of adults 25 and older in Morningside have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Morningside50.9%
South Dakota31.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Morningside

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.9%
Average commute
9 minState: 18 min
Work from home
19%
Drive alone
81%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Morningside vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Morningside90$119,028$230,600—
Huron14,385$61,452$159,000$888
Cavour186$90,000$97,100—
Yale122$62,917$151,700—
Wolsey692$57,500$101,200$739
Alpena317$66,667$51,800$925
Iroquois389$59,926$156,300$504
Woonsocket759$56,765$80,800$664

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Living in Morningside: FAQ

What is the median household income in Morningside, SD?

The median household income in Morningside is $119,028, 59% 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 Morningside?

The median home value in Morningside is $230,600, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.

Is Morningside, SD a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the South Dakota median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 9 minutes.

What is the median age in Morningside?

The median age in Morningside is 46.4 years (South Dakota: 38).

How long is the commute in Morningside?

The average commute to work in Morningside is 9 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Morningside?

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

How educated is Morningside?

50.9% of adults in Morningside 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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