The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 57244 sells for about $185,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 57244
The housing market in ZIP 57244 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand and limited new construction, resulting in a balanced environment for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing costs and a strong sense of community.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 9.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 57244, Day County SD
Crime rates in this rural South Dakota area are significantly lower than the national average, with property and violent crime incidents remaining rare.
Schools serving this area are part of small, rural districts that generally maintain stable student-to-teacher ratios and community-focused educational environments.
The area faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with standard insurance coverage typically available for residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by regional agriculture and local service sectors, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value; South Dakota does not impose a state personal income tax.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with most residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment and services.
Local recreation centers on outdoor activities including access to nearby lakes, public parks, and community-managed sports fields.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily serving local workers and small families.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agricultural production, agribusiness, and essential local government services.
Transportation infrastructure consists primarily of state and county highways with no public transit systems available.
Development is focused on small-scale residential improvements and maintenance of existing agricultural infrastructure.
The Day County Director of Equalization manages property assessments based on annual market value reviews.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage is a standard consideration.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Popular destination for fishing and seasonal recreation.
Provides local green space and picnic facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.