salaryRent is lower than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 11.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,320 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other South Dakota cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of South Dakota. It is number 8 of 19 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Huron?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Huron
| Size | Huron | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,021 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,212 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,985 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Huron overall?
Everyday prices in South Dakota overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Huron, so the South Dakota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Huron
Life in Huron
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Huron?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $130 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $159,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,900 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Huron, SD?
Renting in Huron costs a median of about $1,233 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Dakota median is $1,271.
How much do I need to make to live in Huron?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,320 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Huron cheap or expensive?
Huron is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $66,276. It ranks 8th cheapest of 19 South Dakota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Huron?
The median homeowner in Huron pays $1,926 a year in property taxes, about 1.21% of the median home value.
Is Huron more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in South Dakota are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Huron?
The median home value in Huron is $159,000, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
14,385 people live in Huron. Numbers are typical (middle) values.