Living in Murdo, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Murdo · Census data 2020–2024
Murdo has 599 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $67,045 (11% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $132,400, the median rent is $534/month.
Murdo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Murdo at a glance
- Population
- 599
- Median age
- 33.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $67,045State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $132,400State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $534/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Murdo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Murdo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Murdo the median home value is $132,400, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $534 per month, which is 16.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,339 a month in housing costs.
Murdo median household income
The median household income in Murdo is $67,045 and the income per person is $30,325. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Murdo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 289
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 27.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.85
Murdo demographics
- Population
- 599
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 29%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 210
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Murdo ›
Education in Murdo
23.7% of adults 25 and older in Murdo have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Murdo
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Murdo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murdo | 599 | $67,045 | $132,400 | $534 |
| White River | 606 | $82,692 | $75,000 | $1,125 |
| Midland | 135 | $61,477 | $57,800 | — |
| Belvidere | 114 | $50,469 | $17,500 | — |
| Presho | 313 | $63,393 | $162,500 | $813 |
| Corn Creek | 113 | $2,499 | — | — |
| Fort Pierre | 2,410 | $70,357 | $220,900 | $913 |
| Pierre | 13,948 | $77,672 | $230,700 | $983 |
| Soldier Creek | 201 | $2,499 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Murdo, SD?
The median household income in Murdo is $67,045, 11% 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 Murdo?
The median home value in Murdo is $132,400, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Murdo?
The median gross rent in Murdo is $534 per month, about 16.9% of household income.
Is Murdo, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the South Dakota median; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Murdo?
The median age in Murdo is 33.7 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Murdo?
The average commute to work in Murdo is 12 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Murdo?
The unemployment rate in Murdo is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Murdo?
23.7% of adults in Murdo 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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