Rapid City, SD Housing Market & Real Estate

Leaning buyer's+4.9% YoY

Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·

Quick answer: The median home sale price in Rapid City, SD is $320,000, up 4.9% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 87 days with 316 active listings. The market is currently a leaning buyer's.

$320,000median sale price

Is Rapid City a buyer's or seller's market?

Leaning buyer's4.9 months of supply87 avg. days on market

Rapid City, SD is currently a leaning buyer's, based on 4.9 months of supply and homes selling in about 87 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

65

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

87

Average pace

Active listings

316

4.9 months supply

Sale-to-list

97.5%

Below asking

Rapid City, SD market data

Current housing market statistics for Rapid City, SD
MetricValue
Median sale price$320,000
Median list price$325,000
Year-over-year price change+4.9%
Average days on market87 days
Active inventory316 listings
Months of supply4.9 months
Sale-to-list price ratio97.5%
Market conditionLeaning buyer's

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Rapid City housing market is currently classified as a leaning buyer's with a median sale price of $320,000. Prices have risen 4.9% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 87 days on market, indicating 4.9 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Rapid City

There are currently 316 homes listed for sale in Rapid City, South Dakota. The median listing price is $325K.

Active listings

316

Homes on market

Median list price

$325K

Avg. days on market

87

Days until sale

New this week

79

Newly listed

Price drops:15.8%of listings
Sale-to-list:97.5%

Top public schools in Rapid City

25 schools tracked · 12,093 students

The largest public schools serving Rapid City, SD by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

Central High School - 41

Grades 9-12 · 2,020 students

Charter

Stevens High School - 42

Grades 9-12 · 1,763 students

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Southwest Middle School - 38

Grades 6-8 · 665 students

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East Middle School - 30

Grades 6-8 · 611 students

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West Middle School - 37

Grades 6-8 · 603 students

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Valley View Elementary - 13

Grades K-5 · 584 students

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South Middle School - 36

Grades 6-8 · 502 students

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Rapid Valley Elementary - 12

Grades PK-5 · 487 students

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Rapid City?

The median home sale price in Rapid City is $320,000, up 4.9% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Rapid City?

Homes typically spend 87 days on market before going under contract.

Is Rapid City a buyer's or seller's market?

With 4.9 months of supply, Rapid City is currently a leaning buyer's.

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