Living in Tea, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tea · Census data 2020–2024
Tea has 6,786 residents with a median age of 30.6. The median household income is $120,139 (60% higher than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $351,100, the median rent is $1,220/month.
Tea at a glance
- Population
- 6,786
- Median age
- 30.6State: 38
- Median household income
- $120,139State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $351,100State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $1,220/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Tea a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Tea
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tea the median home value is $351,100, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,993 a month in housing costs.
Tea median household income
The median household income in Tea is $120,139 and the income per person is $41,840. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Tea: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,336
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 3.13
Tea demographics
- Population
- 6,786
- Median age
- 30.6
- Under 18
- 36.3%
- 65 and older
- 5.5%
- Households
- 2,171
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tea ›
Education in Tea
47.1% of adults 25 and older in Tea have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tea
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Tea vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea | 6,786 | $120,139 | $351,100 | $1,220 |
| Harrisburg | 8,519 | $108,724 | $312,200 | $1,362 |
| Sioux Falls | 201,469 | $75,970 | $292,400 | $1,035 |
| Lennox | 2,468 | $81,761 | $235,900 | $745 |
| Worthing | 1,036 | $93,162 | $220,200 | $1,092 |
| Shindler | 579 | $146,154 | $617,600 | — |
| Chancellor | 421 | $66,563 | $139,800 | $742 |
| Anderson | 219 | $145,556 | $364,500 | — |
| Pine Lakes Addition | 282 | $170,795 | $616,100 | — |
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Tea ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Tea: FAQ
What is the median household income in Tea, SD?
The median household income in Tea is $120,139, 60% 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 Tea?
The median home value in Tea is $351,100, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Tea?
The median gross rent in Tea is $1,220 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Tea, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
What is the median age in Tea?
The median age in Tea is 30.6 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Tea?
The average commute to work in Tea is 20 minutes; 19.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tea?
The unemployment rate in Tea is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tea?
47.1% of adults in Tea 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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