Investor-grade market analytics for Brookings, South Dakota. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.
$326,775
+6.1% year-over-year
4.4%
gross annual
+6.0%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+6.0% year-over-year
25/100
LowNet migration: Bottom 16% nationally
In-migrants avg $49,249 AGI vs out-migrants $52,429
Opportunity Zone Market
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Brookings, SD is experiencing strong growth with 6.1% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 4.85x, above the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.38% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Brookings, SD's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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