Average mortgage payment in Minnehaha County, SD (2026)

The average mortgage payment in Minnehaha County on a median-priced home (~$295,000) is roughly $2,442/month — assuming 10% down at a 6.85% 30-year fixed rate and South Dakota's 1.24% effective property tax rate (full PITI).

To carry that payment under the standard 28% front-end DTI rule, you'd need an annual household income near $104,638. County population is roughly 197,214.

Median home price (Minnehaha Co.)
$295,000
Property tax (SD)
1.24%
Monthly PITI
$2,442
Income needed (28% rule)
$104,638

Adjust the scenario

Monthly PITI
$2,442
Income needed (28%)
$104,638
Loan amount
$265,500

How Minnehaha County compares to South Dakota

The typical home in Minnehaha County is right at the statewide median of $295,000 in South Dakota. Property tax is set at the state's effective rate of 1.24% — local millage and special assessments vary by county, but this is the right starting point.

The payment above bakes in principal, interest, property tax, and homeowners insurance — it does not include HOA dues or mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI kicks in automatically when down payment is below 20% on a conventional loan. For a full breakdown, run your own numbers in the main calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average mortgage payment in Minnehaha County?+

On a median Minnehaha County home (~$295,000) at a 6.85% 30-year fixed rate with 10% down, all-in PITI runs about $2,442/month, including ~$305 in property tax.

What income do I need to buy a home in Minnehaha County?+

Using the 28% front-end DTI rule, you'd need roughly $104,638 in annual gross household income to comfortably carry the median Minnehaha County home.

How does Minnehaha County compare to the rest of South Dakota?+

Minnehaha County's median home ($295,000) is in line with the South Dakota median of $295,000.

Does this include HOA fees or PMI?+

No. HOA dues vary too widely to assume a default — add them directly to the payment. PMI applies when you put less than 20% down on a conventional loan; the main calculator factors it in automatically.

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