Living in Tolstoy, South Dakota

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

Tolstoy has 57 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $76,071 (about the same as the South Dakota median).

Tolstoy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Tolstoy at a glance

Population
57
Median age
32.9State: 38
Median household income
$76,071State: $75,081
Homeowners
83.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%

Is Tolstoy a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income about the same as the South Dakota median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Tolstoy median household income

The median household income in Tolstoy is $76,071 and the income per person is $67,444. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).

Median household income

Tolstoy$76,071
South Dakota$75,081
United States$80,734

Housing in Tolstoy: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
33
Owner-occupied
83.3%
Renter-occupied
16.7%
Vacant
27.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1955
Average household size
2.38

Tolstoy demographics

Population
57
Median age
32.9
Under 18
36.8%
65 and older
22.8%
Households
24
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Tolstoy

27.8% of adults 25 and older in Tolstoy have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tolstoy27.8%
South Dakota31.9%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Tolstoy

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.9%
Average commute
—State: 18 min
Work from home
7.7%
Drive alone
92.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
45.8%

Tolstoy vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Tolstoy57$76,071——
Hoven329$60,625$88,300—
Bowdle475$63,750$112,500$783
Roscoe316$38,750$74,000—
Gettysburg1,260$63,929$125,000$1,051
Akaska104$40,625$91,700—
Hosmer289$65,096$59,600—
Faulkton670$63,750$99,600$902

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Living in Tolstoy: FAQ

What is the median household income in Tolstoy, SD?

The median household income in Tolstoy is $76,071, about the same as the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Tolstoy, SD a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income about the same as the South Dakota median.

What is the median age in Tolstoy?

The median age in Tolstoy is 32.9 years (South Dakota: 38).

What is the unemployment rate in Tolstoy?

The unemployment rate in Tolstoy is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Tolstoy?

27.8% of adults in Tolstoy 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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