Aberdeen, South Dakota
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
WhereAtHome Score
79.6
C+out of 100
Overview
Aberdeen is a South Dakota city with a population of approximately 28,110, part of the Aberdeen, SD metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $245,872. Median household income is $62,684.
Key Highlights
- Population of approximately 28,110 (2023 Census estimate)
- Median home value of $245,872 (Zillow ZHVI)
- Median household income of $62,684 (Census ACS)
- Average commute time of 11.6 minutes
- Part of the Aberdeen, SD metro area
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
Brown County (county-level results)
Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
Compare with another city
Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-01-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
Nearby Cities
Similar Cities by Score
Brookings, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$327,724
Population
24,312
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Sioux Falls, SD
Rising star of the Northern Plains
Median Home
$336,110
Population
205,992
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36