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.

20 neighborhoods reviewed
11 "Good for now" picks

#1 Pick in South Dakota

Watertown, Watertown is the top-rated neighborhood in South Dakota — rated "Good for now."

Top 20 Neighborhoods in South Dakota

#1

Watertown

Good for now

Watertown, SD

Price

$213K

Walk

7/100

Schools

7.8/10

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#2

Sturgis

Good for now

Sturgis, SD

Price

$226K

Schools

8.2/10

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#3

Harrisburg

Good for now

Harrisburg, SD

Price

$271K

Schools

6.9/10

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#4

Belle Fourche

Good for now

Belle Fourche, SD

Price

$195K

Schools

6.3/10

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#5

Yankton

Good for now

Yankton, SD

Price

$199K

Walk

18/100

Schools

6.3/10

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#6

Tea

Good for now

Tea, SD

Price

$287K

Schools

6.9/10

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#7

Mitchell

Good for now

Mitchell, SD

Price

$180K

Schools

6.8/10

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#8

Madison

Good for now

Madison, SD

Price

$173K

Schools

3.9/10

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#9

Sioux Falls

Good for now

Sioux Falls, SD

Price

$164K

Walk

18/100

Schools

6.9/10

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#10

Aberdeen

Think twice

Aberdeen, SD

Price

$204K

Walk

33/100

Schools

7.8/10

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#11

Dell Rapids

Good for now

Dell Rapids, SD

Price

$273K

Walk

11/100

Schools

3.9/10

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#12

Rapid City

Good for now

Rapid City, SD

Price

$207K

Schools

7.2/10

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#13

Brookings

Think twice

Brookings, SD

Price

$229K

Walk

44/100

Schools

5.7/10

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#14

Pierre

Think twice

Pierre, SD

Price

$219K

Walk

6/100

Schools

6.9/10

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#15

Hot Springs

Think twice

Hot Springs, SD

Price

$184K

Walk

20/100

Schools

4.7/10

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#16

Spearfish

Think twice

Spearfish, SD

Price

$289K

Walk

20/100

Schools

4.7/10

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#17

Vermillion

Think twice

Vermillion, SD

Price

$213K

Schools

5.9/10

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#18

Box Elder

Think twice

Box Elder, SD

Price

$270K

Schools

6/10

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#19

Huron

Think twice

Huron, SD

Price

$153K

Walk

15/100

Schools

6.5/10

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#20

Brandon

Think twice

Brandon, SD

Price

$309K

Schools

6.2/10

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Best places to live in South Dakota — 2026 rankings

WYLT has reviewed 20 neighborhoods across South Dakota, covering cities including Watertown, Sturgis, Harrisburg, Belle Fourche, Yankton and more. The top-rated neighborhood this year is Watertown, rated "Good for now" based on safety, schools, walkability, and home prices.

Median home prices across reviewed South Dakota neighborhoods average $223K. Average Walk Score is 19/100. 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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