Living in Redfield, South Dakota

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

Redfield has 1,989 residents with a median age of 49. The median household income is $58,229 (22% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $120,200, the median rent is $725/month.

Redfield at a glance

Population
1,989
Median age
49State: 38
Median household income
$58,229State: $75,081
Median home value
$120,200State: $257,400
Median rent
$725/moState: $946
Homeowners
56.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
Average commute
14 min

Is Redfield a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 6%.

Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the South Dakota median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Redfield

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Redfield the median home value is $120,200, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,487 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Redfield$120,200
South Dakota$257,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Redfield$725
South Dakota$946
United States$1,413

Redfield median household income

The median household income in Redfield is $58,229 and the income per person is $36,915. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).

Median household income

Redfield$58,229
South Dakota$75,081
United States$80,734

Housing in Redfield: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,089
Owner-occupied
56.5%
Renter-occupied
43.5%
Vacant
13%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1960
Average household size
2.00

Redfield demographics

Population
1,989
Median age
49
Under 18
19.2%
65 and older
28.6%
Households
947
Foreign-born
2.6%
Veterans
6.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92.2%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Redfield

30.6% of adults 25 and older in Redfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Redfield30.6%
South Dakota31.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Redfield

Unemployment rate
2.2%State: 2.9%
Average commute
14 minState: 18 min
Work from home
2.7%
Drive alone
79.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
3.5%
Homes with broadband
85.9%

Redfield vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Redfield1,989$58,229$120,200$725
Ashton204$54,712$60,800—
Tulare175$60,833$84,300$633
Frankfort128$68,750$67,500—
Mellette199$106,964$201,000—
Northville153$105,000$150,000—
Doland209$64,922$59,200$710

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Living in Redfield: FAQ

What is the median household income in Redfield, SD?

The median household income in Redfield is $58,229, 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 Redfield?

The median home value in Redfield is $120,200, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.

How much is rent in Redfield?

The median gross rent in Redfield is $725 per month, about 22.5% of household income.

Is Redfield, SD a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the South Dakota median.

What is the median age in Redfield?

The median age in Redfield is 49 years (South Dakota: 38).

How long is the commute in Redfield?

The average commute to work in Redfield is 14 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Redfield?

The unemployment rate in Redfield is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Redfield?

30.6% of adults in Redfield 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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