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Thinking About The Lead, SD Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Lead. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

82/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

Population

3,542

Median Home

$198K

Median Income

$55K

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With a population of 3,542, Lead is a smaller SD city. Median household income is $55K with homes valued around $198K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Lead, SD. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$198K

Vacancy Rate

42.0%

Owner-Occupied

76%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Lead, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

57754

Area Stats

Pop: 3,542

Home Value: $198K

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Nearby Areas

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Pierre Area

Home: $219K173 mi away

Sioux Falls Area

Home: $272K358 mi away

Livability Grades

How Lead stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Lead and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.