Sioux Falls, SD
Population 197,642 · Sioux Falls, SD-MN MSA. Moving to or from Sioux Falls? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
197,642
Cost of living (RPP)
90.631
Annual avg temp
47°F
Typical home
$329,723
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $74,714 |
| Median age | 35.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.4% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $271,400 |
| Median gross rent | $993/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.39 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 90.631 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 80.7, goods 95.472, services 77.605. Source: BEA, Sioux Falls, SD-MN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
47°F
January low
7°F
July high
85°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 28.3". Station: SIOUX FALLS WFO AP, SD US (3.3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$329,723
ZHVI YoY
+1.5%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,301/mo
ZORI YoY
+4.9%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Sioux Falls, SD
Total employment (MSA)
165,960
Median wage (annual)
$45,440
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 21,940 | $40,110 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 16,710 | $67,030 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 16,250 | $37,490 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 14,420 | $29,640 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 14,080 | $39,450 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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