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Lawrence County real estate

Lawrence County

Lawrence County, Lawrence County · Spearfish, SD

Median Home Value

$438,675

Zillow ZHVI, Feb 2026

Est. Cap Rate

1.6%

Based on rent yield × 65%

Vacancy Rate

18.8%

64% owner-occupied

Population

27K

Median income: $66,766

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18/100Caution

Investment ScoreLawrence County

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

Cap Rate1.6%
Rent Yield2.5%
Affordability$438,675
Occupancy81.2%
Appreciation0.0%

Lawrence County Investment Analysis

Lawrence County (population 27K) offers median home values of $438,675 — positioning it as a mid-range opportunity for investors. The 1.6% cap rate positions Lawrence County as a premium appreciation market where equity growth drives returns. A healthy 36% renter population supports median rents of $923/month, providing reliable income streams for buy-and-hold investors.

Market Profile
Avg: 27/100
Cash Flow1.6% cap
AppreciationN/A
Affordability$439K
Occupancy81.2% occ.
Rent Yield2.5%
Employment99.9%
Price vs. Rent Analysis
Price-to-Rent Ratio39.6x
Cash FlowBalancedAppreciation

Appreciation-driven market — growth potential offsets thinner cash flow

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI

$438,675
Median Monthly Rent

Zillow ZORI

$923
Annual Rent
$11,076
Gross Rent Yield

Annual rent ÷ home value

2.5%

Market Details

Housing Stock

15K units

Single-family: 9K

Multifamily: 3K (22.4%)

Investment Metrics

Gross Yield 2.5%

Cap Rate 1.6%

Price-to-Rent 39.6 (Favors renting)

Property Tax $2,671/yr

Demographics

Median Income $66,766

Median Age 43.8

Employment 99.9%

Home Value Trends

3-Year Appreciation +6.4%

5-Year Appreciation +37.1%

Rental Market

$923/mo

Renter population: 36.1%

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
Population27K

33/sq mi

Median Income$66,766

$42,663 per capita

Employment99.9%

2.3% unemployment

Occupancy81.2%

36.1% renters

College Educated34.1%
Median Age: 43.815K Housing UnitsMedian Built: 1984

Top Cities in Lawrence County

4 cities by population

CityHome Value
SpearfishLawrence County$448,786View →
LeadLawrence County$369,374View →
DeadwoodLawrence County$437,480View →
WhitewoodLawrence County$404,708View →
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Property Details

$438,675
$100K$2M
25% ($109,669)
15%50%
7.50%
6%10%
$923

Investment Projection

Monthly Cash Flow

-$1,926

Cash-on-Cash

-21.1%

DSCR Ratio

0.40

Annual Cash Flow

-$23,110

Monthly P&I: $2,300 | Est. Expenses: $548

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