Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Yankton, South Dakota.
Median Home Price
$215K
Population
15K
Avg Monthly Rent
$820
Property Tax Rate
1.22% *
* Property tax shown is the South Dakota state average effective rate. Actual rates vary by county, city, and school district — check with your local assessor for exact rates in Yankton.
Yankton vs South Dakota Median
The median home price in Yankton is $215,000, which is 27% below the South Dakota state median of $295,000.
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Three down payment scenarios for a $215K home using South Dakota's 1.22% tax rate and $2,300/yr insurance.
5% Down
$1,820/mo
Down: $10,750
Loan: $204K
P&I: $1,291
Tax: $219
Insurance: $192
PMI: $119
10% Down
$1,746/mo
Down: $21,500
Loan: $194K
P&I: $1,223
Tax: $219
Insurance: $192
PMI: $113
20% Down (No PMI)
$1,497/mo
Down: $43,000
Loan: $172K
P&I: $1,087
Tax: $219
Insurance: $192
Income needed (28% rule): $64K/year with 20% down, $75K/year with 10% down.
Rent vs Buy in Yankton
Rent
$820/mo
vs
Buy (10% down)
$1,746/mo
Price-to-rent ratio: 21.8 — At a ratio above 20, renting may be more economical in Yankton for shorter stays. Buying costs $926 more per month than renting, and it typically takes 5-7 years to break even on the transaction costs of buying.
The median home price in Yankton is $215,000, 27% below the South Dakota state median of $295,000. With a population of 14,790, Yankton is a smaller market where home prices tend to be more accessible than in many parts of South Dakota.
Property taxes in South Dakota average 1.22% annually. This moderate property tax rate means a $215,000 home in Yankton would carry roughly $219/month in property taxes. Homeowners insurance in South Dakota runs approximately $2,300 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.
Average rent in Yankton is $820/month. With a price-to-rent ratio above 20, renting could be more economical in the short term — use our Rent vs Buy calculator to model your specific timeline.
Yankton offers strong affordability. With median prices under $250K, first-time buyers have realistic paths to homeownership, especially combined with South Dakota's SDHDA First-Time Homebuyer program.
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