In Hanson, South Dakota, the median home price is $271,066, compared with the South Dakota median of $314,684; median household income is $81,071; the population is 3,472; schools rate 7.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 17.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 21.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Hanson at a glance
Population
3,472
Median Household Income
$81,071
Typical Home Value
$271,066
School District Rating
7.2
Violent Crime Rate
17.2
Avg Commute Time
21.7
About Hanson
Hanson has a population of 3,472. The median home value is $271,066, 14% below the South Dakota median. Median household income is $81,071 (8% above the South Dakota median). The most populated towns are Alexandria, Emery, and Hanson.
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 Hanson
16 towns, by population.
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Hanson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Hanson?
- Hanson has a population of 3,472 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Hanson?
- The median home value in Hanson is $271,066. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Hanson?
- Median household income in Hanson is $81,071 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Hanson in?
- Hanson is in South Dakota.
- How many towns are in Hanson?
- Hanson contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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