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Sioux Falls
  • City in South Dakota
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Sioux Falls

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Sioux Falls is a city in South Dakota with a population of 189,258. Sioux Falls is in Minnehaha County and is one of the best places to live in South Dakota. Living in Sioux Falls offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Sioux Falls there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Sioux Falls and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Sioux Falls are highly rated.
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    Population
    189,258
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $218,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $892
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Sioux Falls Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      443.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      52.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      40.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      316.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,090.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      493.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Sioux Falls

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $66,761
    National
    $69,021
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