Estimate your monthly payment in South Dakota. Uses 2026 average home prices ($265,000), 1.22% property tax, and programs for Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen.
The average home price in South Dakota is approximately $265,000 in 2026. With a standard 20% down payment of $53,000, your estimated monthly principal and interest on a 30-year loan at 6.8% would be around $1,382. Adding South Dakota's 1.22% property tax and homeowner's insurance brings your total estimated monthly PITI to roughly $1,762.
Key markets include Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, each with varying price points. A 15-year loan at 6.3% would run approximately $1,824/month in P&I — higher payments but roughly half the lifetime interest cost. Adjust the sliders above to see how rate and term changes affect your payment instantly.
South Dakota offers the SDHDA Fixed Rate Program for qualifying buyers. These programs typically provide down payment assistance, below-market interest rates, or both. Contact your state housing finance agency to check current income and purchase-price limits.
2026 Rate Tip: 30-year fixed rates average 6.5–7.5% in 2026. Even 0.25% lower saves roughly $15,900 over the loan's life. Get quotes from at least 3–5 lenders.
The average home price in South Dakota is approximately $265,000 in 2026. Sioux Falls and Rapid City tend to have higher prices than rural areas of the state.
South Dakota's effective property tax rate is approximately 1.22%, which equals about $3,233/year or $269/month on a $265,000 home.
SDHDA Fixed Rate Program is available to qualifying buyers in South Dakota and offers down payment assistance and/or below-market rates. Contact your state housing finance agency for details.