Clay County, SD

County

Rent in Clay

Median Gross Rent

$770

Rent-to-Income Ratio

29.6%

Renter Share

49.2%

Median Renter Income

$31,200

Avg Household Size

1.9

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $437
1 Bedroom: $705
2 Bedrooms: $823
3 Bedrooms: $1,040
4 Bedrooms: $1,225

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 69.0%
$1,000-$1,500: 19.9%
$1,500-$2,000: 3.3%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 7.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 19.6%
20-30% (moderate): 25.4%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 13.8%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 29.9%
Not Computed: 11.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $100,893
Renter Households: $31,200

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 82.8%
$1,000-$1,500: 7.7%
$1,500-$2,000: 1.8%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 7.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Clay County

Neighborhoods in Clay County

Neighborhood

Clay, SD

Downtown Vermillion Historic District / Bluff Historic District

Westreville / Bloomingdale

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources