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Brookings real estate

Brookings

Brookings, Brookings County · Brookings, SD

Median Home Value

$308,760

+5.5%

Est. Cap Rate

3.6%

Based on rent yield × 65%

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

49% owner-occupied

Population

24K

Median income: $61,979

C
49/100Hold

Investment ScoreBrookings

Composite score based on cap rate, rent yield, affordability, occupancy, and appreciation

Cap Rate3.6%
Rent Yield5.6%
Affordability$308,760
Occupancy89.7%
Appreciation5.5%

Brookings Investment Analysis

Brookings is a smaller market (24K residents) with median values at $308,760. With a 3.6% cap rate, Brookings is primarily an appreciation play. Investors here are betting on long-term value growth rather than immediate cash flow. Strong 5.5% year-over-year appreciation signals continued demand — act before prices climb further. With 52% of the population renting at a median of $1,447/month, Brookings has exceptionally strong rental demand — a key indicator for DSCR loan qualification. Brookings's housing stock is 37% multifamily — indicating strong institutional investor interest and potential for 2-4 unit or small multifamily acquisitions.

Market Profile
Avg: 54/100
Cash Flow3.6% cap
Appreciation5.5% YoY
Affordability$309K
Occupancy89.7% occ.
Rent Yield5.6%
Employment99.5%
Price vs. Rent Analysis
Price-to-Rent Ratio17.8x
Cash FlowBalancedAppreciation

Balanced market — moderate cash flow with appreciation upside

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI

$308,760
Median Monthly Rent

Zillow ZORI

$1,447
Annual Rent
$17,364
Gross Rent Yield

Annual rent ÷ home value

5.6%

Market Details

Housing Stock

10K units

Single-family: 4K

Multifamily: 4K (37.2%)

Investment Metrics

Gross Yield 5.6%

Cap Rate 3.6%

Price-to-Rent 17.8 (Balanced)

Property Tax $2,864/yr

Demographics

Median Income $61,979

Median Age 24.7

Employment 99.5%

Home Value Trends

1-Year Appreciation +5.5%

3-Year Appreciation +14.8%

5-Year Appreciation +35.6%

Rental Market

$1,447/mo

Renter population: 51.5%

Lending Status

Not Available

$150K – $10M · Business purpose

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · Zillow Home Value Index (Feb 2026) · USDV Capital analysis

Community Snapshot
Population24K

2K/sq mi

Median Income$61,979

$31,799 per capita

Employment99.5%

4.3% unemployment

Occupancy89.7%

51.5% renters

College Educated49.7%
Median Age: 24.710K Housing UnitsMedian Built: 1987
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Property Details

$308,760
$100K$2M
25% ($77,190)
15%50%
7.50%
6%10%
$1,447

Investment Projection

Monthly Cash Flow

-$558

Cash-on-Cash

-8.7%

DSCR Ratio

0.89

Annual Cash Flow

-$6,697

Monthly P&I: $1,619 | Est. Expenses: $386

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Up to $50M

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