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Dakota Dunes

#2 in Best Places to Live in South Dakota
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Town in South Dakota
  • 28 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    A-
  4. Nightlife
    B
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    A
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    C
  12. Commute
    C+
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Population
2,895

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$266,400
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$902
National
$949
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Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    41%
  • Own
    59%

Dakota Dunes Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    283
  • Murder
    —
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    —
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500
  • Theft
    —
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284

Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$99,034
National
$55,322
Children
22%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    31%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0%
    13%
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    Dakota Dunes Reviews

    28 reviews
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    Dakota Dunes is a great place to live, friendly neighbors, good property values, safe for our kids, nice parks, and low crime rates! Close to metro area, but far enough away to feel like a small town.
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    Dakota Dunes is a great place to live, if you're well-off, and want to be around other people who are white and well-off. There is very little crime, lots of friendly and outgoing people, and a strong sense of community. Overall it is lacking in diversity, both racially and financially. The local public school is pretty good, but not the best. Overall, the close-knit community makes it a pretty solid place to reside.
    This is a quiet little golfing community. Great place to raise children. It is an affluent community, we have private security which is fantastic. It is always growing. The down side is we don't have grocery stores, shopping etc however it's all within 5-10 miles of Sioux City, IA. It was built around a golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and is next to the Missouri River. Strict HOA however I don't mind that at all, I don't have to look at a toilet in a yard or unkept homes. Very friendly neighborhoods, kid friendly neighborhoods. Everyone really watches out for each others children. We have a magazine for the community that centers around families, businesses, sports, what is going on in the community. It's great to read monthly.