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Aberdeen

#16 in Best Places to Live in South Dakota
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in South Dakota
  • 64 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      A
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    Aberdeen is a town in South Dakota with a population of 27,925. Aberdeen is in Brown County. Living in Aberdeen offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Aberdeen there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Aberdeen and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Aberdeen are above average.
    Population
    27,925

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $144,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $641
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      41%
    • Own
      59%
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    Aberdeen 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
    National
    • Assault
      260.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      55.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      27.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      406.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,819.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      138.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Aberdeen

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,506
    National
    $55,322
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    Aberdeen Reviews

    64 reviews
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    Safe-ish, but boring... college is great, but what after? Job selection is awful (unless you like fast food for $9/hr) My major is limited because of lacking opportunity. People are... something...here. I think their attitude is hasty because there is literally nothing to do as a long term resident. Shopping sucks, overall town maintenance is awful. Meth is HUGE these days here, it’s awful. Don’t move here. There are other places with more opportunities for your children & yourself somewhere else! I’ve lived in several other places, and I travel out of Aberdeen atleast twice a month, I can’t wait to get outta here!
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    Aberdeen is a very relaxing place to be, whether that be spending a weekend camping or living in town. Such a supportive community and willing to do anything to help. There is always some type of event going on, which we love. There is no place like Aberdeen!
    I really love that I was able to be born and raised in Aberdeen. The town is about 27,000 people but everyone is so friendly you almost feel like you've known everyone here for years. It is a great place to raise your children with very low crime and such a kind community that loves helping others!