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Sioux Falls
  • City in South Dakota

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B minus
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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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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About Sioux Falls...
Population
189,258

Home Listings

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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
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    435.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    3.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    37.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    70
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    369.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,173.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    539.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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