Buffalo County Housing
As of 2010-2014, median price of a house in Buffalo County is $42,900, which is much lower than the state average of $135,700 and is much lower than the national average of $175,700. The Buffalo County median house value has grown by 63.12% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Buffalo County is lower than the state average rate of 70.48% and is higher than the national average rate of 46.91%. The median year that a house in Buffalo County was built is 1981, which is newer than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1974 and is newer than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1976.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 221 Owner Occupied Houses in Buffalo County, #65Buffalo County | 42,900 USD |
South Dakota | 135,700 USD |
U.S. | 175,700 USD |
Buffalo County | 63.12% |
South Dakota | 70.48% |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Buffalo County | South Dakota | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 610, see rank, 100% | 369,186 | 132,741,033 |
Occupied Housing Units | 543, 89.02%, see rank | 88.60% | 87.55% |
Owner Occupied | 221, 36.23%, see rank | 60.29% | 56.34% |
Renter Occupied | 322, 52.79%, see rank | 28.31% | 31.21% |
Vacant Housing Units | 67, 10.98%, see rank | 11.40% | 12.45% |
For Rent | 17, 2.79%, see rank | 1.80% | 2.34% |
For Sale Only | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.07% | 1.20% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 3, 0.49%, see rank | 0.77% | 0.92% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 12, 1.97%, see rank | 4.05% | 3.97% |
For Migrant Workers | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.03% | 0.03% |
Other Vacant | 35, 5.74%, see rank | 3.68% | 4.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #6Buffalo County | South Dakota | U.S. |
1981 | 1974 | 1976 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Buffalo County | % | South Dakota | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 221 | 100% | 222,589 | 74,787,460 |
With a Mortgage | 27 | 12.22%, see rank | 57.61% | 65.58% |
Without a Mortgage | 194 | 87.78%, see rank | 42.39% | 34.42% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Buffalo County | 738 USD |
South Dakota | 1,210 USD |
U.S. | 1,522 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Buffalo County | % | South Dakota | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 4 | 14.81%, see rank | 0.27% | 0.20% |
$300 to $499 | 4 | 14.81%, see rank | 2.43% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 4 | 14.81%, see rank | 7.81% | 5.01% |
$700 to $999 | 13 | 48.15%, see rank | 21.16% | 14.32% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 38.32% | 27.90% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 17.68% | 20.35% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 2 | 7.41%, see rank | 9.65% | 19.52% |
$3,000 or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 2.68% | 11.12% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Buffalo County | 19.20% of the Total Income |
South Dakota | 21.00% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 23.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Buffalo County | % | South Dakota | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 4 | 14.81%, see rank | 6.97% | 5.86% |
10% to 20% | 10 | 37.04%, see rank | 38.97% | 31.95% |
20% to 30% | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 30.25% | 27.64% |
30% to 40% | 4 | 14.81%, see rank | 11.46% | 13.74% |
40% or More | 9 | 33.33%, see rank | 11.99% | 20.29% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Buffalo County | 348 USD |
South Dakota | 425 USD |
U.S. | 457 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Buffalo County | % | South Dakota | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 25 | 12.89%, see rank | 7.35% | 7.76% |
$200 to $299 | 51 | 26.29%, see rank | 14.74% | 14.70% |
$300 to $499 | 74 | 38.14%, see rank | 44.42% | 34.63% |
$500 to $699 | 31 | 15.98%, see rank | 22.08% | 21.16% |
$700 or More | 13 | 6.70%, see rank | 11.41% | 21.75% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Buffalo County | 13.70% of the Total Income |
South Dakota | 10.90% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.30% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Buffalo County | % | South Dakota | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 59 | 30.41%, see rank | 45.92% | 40.19% |
10% to 20% | 82 | 42.27%, see rank | 31.03% | 31.47% |
20% to 30% | 32 | 16.49%, see rank | 10.85% | 12.24% |
30% to 40% | 2 | 1.03%, see rank | 4.45% | 5.64% |
40% or More | 19 | 9.79%, see rank | 6.86% | 9.16% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Buffalo County | South Dakota | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 610, 100% | 369,186 | 132,741,033 |
1-unit, Detached | 418, 68.52%, see rank | 69.03% | 61.65% |
1-unit, Attached | 25, 4.10%, see rank | 3.29% | 5.82% |
2 Units | 13, 2.13%, see rank | 1.76% | 3.75% |
3 or 4 Units | 7, 1.15%, see rank | 3.42% | 4.43% |
5 to 9 Units | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 3.76% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 32, 5.25%, see rank | 9.87% | 13.08% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 115, 18.85%, see rank | 8.86% | 6.49% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Buffalo County | South Dakota | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 610, 100% | 369,186 | 132,741,033 |
1 Room | 5, 0.82%, see rank | 1.34% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 20, 3.28%, see rank | 2.62% | 2.48% |
3 Rooms | 45, 7.38%, see rank | 8.18% | 9.13% |
4 Rooms | 91, 14.92%, see rank | 16.39% | 16.60% |
5 Rooms | 174, 28.52%, see rank | 17.57% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 156, 25.57%, see rank | 14.84% | 18.06% |
7 Rooms | 46, 7.54%, see rank | 12.44% | 12.27% |
8 Rooms | 27, 4.43%, see rank | 10.74% | 8.48% |
9 Rooms or More | 46, 7.54%, see rank | 15.89% | 10.60% |
Median Rooms | 5.30, see rank | 5.80 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Buffalo County | South Dakota | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 610, 100% | 369,186 | 132,741,033 |
No Bedroom | 5, 0.82%, see rank | 1.49% | 2.17% |
1 Bedroom | 60, 9.84%, see rank | 9.70% | 11.16% |
2 Bedrooms | 104, 17.05%, see rank | 28.08% | 26.69% |
3 Bedrooms | 267, 43.77%, see rank | 34.09% | 39.70% |
4 Bedrooms | 136, 22.30%, see rank | 19.37% | 16.05% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 38, 6.23%, see rank | 7.26% | 4.22% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Buffalo County | South Dakota | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 543, 100% | 327,101 | 116,211,092 |
Utility Gas | 7, 1.29%, see rank | 48.20% | 48.85% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 406, 74.77%, see rank | 16.53% | 4.86% |
Electricity | 114, 20.99%, see rank | 28.34% | 36.68% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 6, 1.10%, see rank | 2.70% | 5.86% |
Coal or Coke | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.08% | 0.12% |
Wood | 6, 1.10%, see rank | 1.94% | 2.12% |
Solar Energy | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.05% | 0.05% |
Other Fuel | 4, 0.74%, see rank | 1.52% | 0.47% |
No Fuel Used | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.63% | 1.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Buffalo County | South Dakota | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 273, 100% | 95,597 | 39,201,928 |
$199 or Less | 22, 8.06%, see rank | 3.76% | 1.50% |
$200 to $299 | 22, 8.06%, see rank | 5.89% | 3.18% |
$300 to $499 | 58, 21.25%, see rank | 19.38% | 7.37% |
$500 to $699 | 102, 37.36%, see rank | 28.86% | 16.01% |
$700 to $999 | 39, 14.29%, see rank | 27.81% | 29.17% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 30, 10.99%, see rank | 11.89% | 26.88% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.55% | 9.79% |
$2,000 or More | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.86% | 6.10% |
Median | $610, see rank | $648 | $920 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Buffalo County | South Dakota | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 543, 100% | 327,101 | 116,211,092 |
No Vehicles Available | 63, 11.60%, see rank | 5.30% | 9.12% |
1 Vehicles Available | 191, 35.17%, see rank | 28.60% | 33.80% |
2 Vehicles Available | 203, 37.38%, see rank | 37.24% | 37.48% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 86, 15.84%, see rank | 28.87% | 19.61% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical vehicle available data.