WYLT Neighborhood Rankings · 2026

Best Neighborhoods
in South Dakota

Ranked by safety, schools, walkability, and value. Every verdict is based on real data — no sponsored rankings, no fluff.

21 neighborhoods reviewed
2 "Settle here" picks
12 "Good for now" picks

#1 Pick in South Dakota

Vermillion, Vermillion is the top-rated neighborhood in South Dakota — our highest verdict.

Top 21 Neighborhoods in South Dakota

#1

Vermillion

Settle here

Vermillion, SD

Price

$231K

Walk

32/100

Schools

6/10

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#2

Watertown

Good for now

Watertown, SD

Price

$243K

Walk

51/100

Schools

7.7/10

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#3

Harrisburg

Good for now

Harrisburg, SD

Price

$330K

Walk

26/100

Schools

8.2/10

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#4

Brandon

Settle here

Brandon, SD

Price

$341K

Walk

31/100

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#5

Lake Mitchell

Good for now

Lake Mitchell, SD

Price

$208K

Walk

31/100

Schools

7.3/10

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#6

Sturgis

Good for now

Sturgis, SD

Price

$296K

Walk

12/100

Schools

8.3/10

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#7

Sioux Falls

Good for now

Sioux Falls, SD

Price

$203K

Walk

63/100

Schools

8.2/10

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#8

Yankton

Good for now

Yankton, SD

Price

$234K

Walk

54/100

Schools

5.7/10

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#9

Tea

Good for now

Tea, SD

Price

$366K

Walk

31/100

Schools

8.1/10

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#10

Mitchell

Good for now

Mitchell, SD

Price

$208K

Walk

31/100

Schools

7.3/10

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#11

Madison

Good for now

Madison, SD

Price

$228K

Walk

44/100

Schools

3.7/10

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#12

Aberdeen

Think twice

Aberdeen, SD

Price

$226K

Walk

64/100

Schools

7.8/10

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#13

Dell Rapids

Good for now

Dell Rapids, SD

Price

$325K

Walk

35/100

Schools

3.7/10

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#14

Spearfish

Think twice

Spearfish, SD

Price

$373K

Walk

47/100

Schools

6.6/10

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#15

Belle Fourche

Good for now

Belle Fourche, SD

Price

$249K

Walk

32/100

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#16

Brookings

Think twice

Brookings, SD

Price

$274K

Walk

48/100

Schools

5.2/10

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#17

Pierre

Think twice

Pierre, SD

Price

$245K

Walk

38/100

Schools

5.8/10

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#18

Rapid City

Good for now

Rapid City, SD

Price

$251K

Walk

15/100

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#19

Hot Springs

Think twice

Hot Springs, SD

Price

$221K

Walk

32/100

Schools

4.3/10

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#20

Huron

Think twice

Huron, SD

Price

$173K

Walk

45/100

Schools

7/10

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#21

Box Elder

Think twice

Box Elder, SD

Price

$317K

Walk

28/100

Schools

6.4/10

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Best places to live in South Dakota — 2026 rankings

WYLT has reviewed 21 neighborhoods across South Dakota, covering cities including Vermillion, Watertown, Harrisburg, Brandon, Lake Mitchell and more. The top-rated neighborhood this year is Vermillion, rated "Settle here" based on safety, schools, walkability, and home prices. 2 neighborhoods earn our highest "Settle here" verdict — meaning strong scores across all four dimensions with no major red flags.

Median home prices across reviewed South Dakota neighborhoods average $264K. Average Walk Score is 38/100. Every verdict is based on real data — crime statistics, school ratings, walkability scores, and price trend data — not sponsored rankings. Click any neighborhood to read its full report including commute times, flood risk, and a plain-English verdict.

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