Living in North Spearfish, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Spearfish · Census data 2020–2024
North Spearfish has 1,858 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $76,809 (about the same as the South Dakota median), the median home value is $356,200, the median rent is $1,264/month.
North Spearfish at a glance
- Population
- 1,858
- Median age
- 40.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $76,809State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $356,200State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $1,264/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is North Spearfish a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the South Dakota median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Spearfish
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Spearfish the median home value is $356,200, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,264 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,645 a month in housing costs.
North Spearfish median household income
The median household income in North Spearfish is $76,809 and the income per person is $39,890. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in North Spearfish: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 868
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.32
North Spearfish demographics
- Population
- 1,858
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 800
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Spearfish ›
Education in North Spearfish
28.5% of adults 25 and older in North Spearfish have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Spearfish
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
North Spearfish vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Spearfish | 1,858 | $76,809 | $356,200 | $1,264 |
| Mountain Plains | 350 | $248,558 | $613,200 | — |
| Spearfish | 12,930 | $65,688 | $346,200 | $963 |
| Belle Fourche | 5,804 | $65,071 | $222,500 | $983 |
| Central City | 140 | $47,000 | $208,300 | — |
| Deadwood | 1,209 | $40,179 | $226,500 | $702 |
| Lead | 3,006 | $73,047 | $189,400 | $835 |
| Whitewood | 912 | $77,500 | $243,300 | $946 |
| Crook City | 279 | $139,926 | $463,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Spearfish, SD?
The median household income in North Spearfish is $76,809, about the same as 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 North Spearfish?
The median home value in North Spearfish is $356,200, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in North Spearfish?
The median gross rent in North Spearfish is $1,264 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is North Spearfish, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the South Dakota median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
What is the median age in North Spearfish?
The median age in North Spearfish is 40.3 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in North Spearfish?
The average commute to work in North Spearfish is 18 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Spearfish?
The unemployment rate in North Spearfish is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Spearfish?
28.5% of adults in North Spearfish 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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