Aberdeen, SD Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Aberdeen, South Dakota. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$227,871

+5.5% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.3%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Cooling
5.8mo supply · Score -3/7

Migration: Top 77% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral0.99x

In-migrants avg $55,824 AGI vs out-migrants $56,618

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Aberdeen are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Aberdeen Market Summary

Aberdeen, SD is experiencing strong growth with 5.5% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.22x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (18/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 5.28% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score97/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.2x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$70,761

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Aberdeen, SD's primary climate exposure is wind storms (38/100). The composite climate risk score of 18/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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