Land and home values in Lincoln County, South Dakota
Lincoln County (metro core, Sioux Falls, SD-MN) covers 577 square miles and 13 census tracts. Residential land is about $6.22 per sq ft at the county median, from $2.90 in its most rural tracts to $9.89 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $362,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,400 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $6.22 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $271,030 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $67,758 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $9,300 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $362,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $293,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $462,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $194 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,200 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,400 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,920 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,350 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.6% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 3 | $9.89 | $567,000 | $1,320 |
| Upper | 3 | $6.28 | $384,000 | $1,540 |
| Mid | 4 | $6.09 | $321,000 | $1,430 |
| Entry | 1 | $3.09 | $211,000 | $915 |
| Rural | 2 | $7.69 | $536,000 | $1,410 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greens at Prairie Green Addition | Subdivision | $9.38 | $535,000 |
| Platinum Valley Apartments | Subdivision | $9.01 | $500,000 |
| Windrose Addition | Subdivision | $8.99 | $498,000 |
| Prairie Tree Addition | Subdivision | $8.93 | $497,000 |
| Prairie Green Addition | Subdivision | $8.93 | $504,000 |
| The Villas at Prairie Green | Subdivision | $8.63 | $484,000 |
| The Commons | Subdivision | $8.48 | $462,000 |
| Pennbrook Heights Addition | Subdivision | $8.36 | $447,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Lincoln County, SD?
Residential land in Lincoln County, SD is about $6.22 per square foot, or $271,030 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $67,758. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Lincoln County, SD?
The typical (median) home in Lincoln County, SD is worth about $362,000, with entry-level homes around $293,000 and upper-end homes around $462,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Lincoln County, SD?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,400 a month in Lincoln County, SD, a 1-bedroom about $1,200 and a 3-bedroom about $1,920 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Lincoln County, SD?
Farmland averages about $9,300 an acre in Lincoln County, SD (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.