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Brookings, South Dakota: Median Home Price, Schools & Crime by Town

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Brookings, South Dakota, town by town. Free, data-only, no listings.

In Brookings, South Dakota, the median home price is $315,656; median household income is $70,064; the population is 35,353; schools rate 6.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 142.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 14.3 minutes.

Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research

Brookings at a glance

Population

35,353

Median Household Income

$70,064

Typical Home Value

$315,656

School District Rating

6.2

Violent Crime Rate

142.8

Avg Commute Time

14.3

About Brookings

Brookings has a population of 35,353. The median home value is $315,656, 0% above the South Dakota median. Median household income is $70,064 (7% below the South Dakota median). The most populated towns are Brookings, Volga, and Medary.

Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.

Towns in Brookings

32 towns, by population.

Brookings at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Brookings?
Brookings has a population of 35,353 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Brookings?
The median home value in Brookings is $315,656. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
What is the median household income in Brookings?
Median household income in Brookings is $70,064 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
What state is Brookings in?
Brookings is in South Dakota.
How many towns are in Brookings?
Brookings contains 32 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.

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