Living in New Effington, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Effington · Census data 2020–2024
New Effington has 269 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $50,208 (33% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $68,000, the median rent is $510/month.
New Effington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Effington at a glance
- Population
- 269
- Median age
- 32.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $50,208State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $68,000State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $510/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 68%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is New Effington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Effington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Effington the median home value is $68,000, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $510 per month, which is 15.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,042 a month in housing costs.
New Effington median household income
The median household income in New Effington is $50,208 and the income per person is $22,770. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in New Effington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 118
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Renter-occupied
- 32%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.61
New Effington demographics
- Population
- 269
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 29.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 103
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Effington ›
Education in New Effington
6.7% of adults 25 and older in New Effington have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Effington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.8%
New Effington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Effington | 269 | $50,208 | $68,000 | $510 |
| Rosholt | 428 | $64,861 | $116,400 | $875 |
| Claire City | 107 | $62,500 | $77,100 | $663 |
| Sisseton | 2,670 | $48,875 | $109,200 | $596 |
| Hankinson | 804 | $74,643 | $131,000 | $590 |
| Veblen | 455 | $64,167 | $43,700 | $713 |
| Lidgerwood | 719 | $49,667 | $80,200 | $775 |
| Browns Valley | 382 | $49,250 | $73,800 | — |
| Fairmount | 292 | $59,375 | $93,800 | $525 |
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What is the median household income in New Effington, SD?
The median household income in New Effington is $50,208, 33% 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 New Effington?
The median home value in New Effington is $68,000, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in New Effington?
The median gross rent in New Effington is $510 per month, about 15.6% of household income.
Is New Effington, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in New Effington?
The median age in New Effington is 32.5 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in New Effington?
The average commute to work in New Effington is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Effington?
The unemployment rate in New Effington is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Effington?
6.7% of adults in New Effington 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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