Hamlin County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Hamlin County South Dakota housing market data taken from the most recent 2022 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Hamlin County shows it has a Housing Units of 2,762 which is in the mid range of other counties in the greater region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Hamlin County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Hamlin County depicts it has a Housing Density of 5.4 which is the third most housing densities of all other counties in the greater Hamlin County region. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Codington County which depicts a density of 19.1 (approximately 3.5 times bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 39.5, Hamlin County is approximately an eigth the size. Also, versus the state of South Dakota, housing density of 5.2, Hamlin County is only about 5.2% larger.

In Figure 4, Hamlin County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Hamlin County depicts it has a Housing Unit Change of 0.1% which is the third most housing units of all other counties in the greater Hamlin County region. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Brookings County which shows a housing units of 11.9% ( markedly bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 7.4%, Hamlin County is only about 1.0% the size. Also, compared with the state of South Dakota, change in the housing units of 7.8%, Hamlin County is only about 0.9% the size.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Hamlin County shows it has a Renter Percent of 18.9% which is less than most other counties in the local area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 81.1% which is the third most of all other counties in the area.

Hamlin County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Hamlin County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Hamlin County shows it has a Median Home Value of $167,500 which is the third most median home prices of all other counties in the greater Hamlin County region. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Brookings County which depicts a home price of $201,000 (20.0% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Hamlin County South Dakota metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Hamlin County shows it has a Median Gross Rent of $642 which is the third most of all other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Codington County which shows a rental rates of $818 (27.4% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,163, Hamlin County is approximately half the size. Also, measured against the state of South Dakota, rental rates of $809, Hamlin County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Hamlin County has the largest proportion of home price worth between $300,000 to $400,000 at 6% of the total and is ranked #1.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Hamlin County shows it has a Median Owner Cost of $874 which is the second most median ownership cost of all the counties in the greater Hamlin County region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Hamlin County metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 16% which is the second most of all the counties in the metro area. The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Hamlin County shows it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 347% which is in the mid point range of other counties in the local area.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Hamlin County depicts it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $1,283 which is the third most of all other counties in the surrounding region. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $550 which is the second most median housing cost of all the counties in the greater Hamlin County region.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Hamlin County has the percentage of owner cost less than $300 the second smallest in terms of owner cost less than $300 of all the other counties in the local area at 14% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of owner cost between $700 and $1,000 at 25% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Brookings County with 27%. Third, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $3,000 and $3,500 at 1% of the total and is ranked #1.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Hamlin County shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 20% which is the second most of all the counties in the local area. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Clark County which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 21% (only about 4.4% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Hamlin County shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 9% which is less than most other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Clark County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 12% (31.1% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Hamlin County has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct at 35% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest in terms of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other counties in the local area in order of rent as a percent of income is between 30pct to 40pct at 2% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 5% of the total.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $2,002 which is the third most of all other counties in the local area. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Brookings County which depicts a taxes paid of $2,508 (25.3% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,690, Hamlin County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in comparison with the state of South Dakota, median real estate taxes paid of $2,331, Hamlin County is about 16.4% smaller.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in Hamlin County South Dakota. This is calculated as the percent of renters who pay separately for utilities versus the people who have utilities included as part of amenities. Hamlin County has one of the largest proportions of pay extra for utilities at 32% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Deuel County with 35%.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Hamlin County South Dakota has one of the largest proportions of rent between 300 and 500 dollars at 34% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Clark County with 41%. Second, it has the smallest proportion of rent between 750 and 1000 dollars at 5% of the total.

Hamlin County Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Hamlin County has the largest proportion of No 2nd Mortgage or HELOC at 6% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest when ranked by With Mortgage of all the other counties in the metro area in terms of With HELOC no Primary Mortgage at 45% of the total.

Figure 26 shows the proportion of houses with a mortgage versus those without a mortgage. Hamlin County has the percentage of houses with mortgages the second smallest when ranked by houses with a mortgage of all the other counties in the metro area at 45% of the total.

Hamlin County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 3.4 which is the second most family members per housing unit of all the counties in the greater Hamlin County region. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Clark County which depicts a family members per housing unit of 3.6 (only about 3.5% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Hamlin County is only about 4.0% larger. Also, versus the state of South Dakota, family members per housing unit of 3.2, Hamlin County is 8.2% larger.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 6.4 which is ranked #1 of all counties in the greater Hamlin County region. Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1973 which is the third most of all other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest year built in the area is Brookings County which indicates a year built of 1982 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of homes built in 2020 or later at 10% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Brookings County with 13%. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 2010 to 2019 at 14% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Codington County (14%), and #1 Brookings County (17%) are larger. Third, it has in the mid range of other counties in the local area in order of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 26% of the total.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. has the percentage of owner housing units the second smallest in order of owner-occupied housing units of all the other counties in the local area at 394 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. has the smallest proportion of 2 units at 1% of the total.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2014 or later at $352,300 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Kingsbury County ($369,400), and #1 Clark County ($400,000) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $266,100 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Codington County with $285,100. Third, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $264,300 of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $122,700 of the total. In addition, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $203,400 of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $162,500 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Brookings County with $197,200. Next it has less than most other counties in the local area when sorted by value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $106,300 of the total. Additionally, it has in the intermediate range of other counties in the local area when ranked by value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $87,500 of the total. And then, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $115,000 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Codington County ($121,400), and #1 Brookings County ($137,200) are larger.

Figure 35 compares the total number of occupied housing units to vacant housing units. This analysis can be used to understand any housing shortage in the community. it has the largest proportion of occupied housing units at 25% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Hamlin County residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 3.0 which is more than all other counties in the metro area.

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Hamlin County depicts it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.5 which is the largest of all counties in the greater Hamlin County region. Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. has the percentage of owners moved in 2019 or later the second smallest in terms of owners moved in 2019 or later of all the other counties in the greater region at 18% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Hamlin County has the percentage of renters moved in 2019 or later in the mid range of other counties in the greater region at 52% of the total.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2007 which is the second most median year that a home owner moved in of all the counties in the greater Hamlin County region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Hamlin County shows it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2016 which is the third most median year that a renter moved in of all other counties in the greater Hamlin County region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. it has one of the largest proportions of homes using solar energy at 1% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Kingsbury County with 3%.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Hamlin County housing department, South Dakota department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Hamlin County depicts it has a Total In Group Quarters of 170 which is in the mid range of other counties in the area.