Apartments for rent in Aurora, SD

Aurora is a small town in South Dakota with slightly less than 1,000 residents. Families with young children are a common sight, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just over 35, skew younger than most cities in South Dakota. Most residents own their homes in Aurora, and 15% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $593/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Aurora will save around $1,900 compared to the state average.

Aurora residents have an average commute of about 17 minutes, outperforming nearly 70% of cities in South Dakota. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, selected by 48% of residents, while public transportation isn't used. A small percentage of commuters walk to work.

Compared to the national average (13%), Aurora has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have Bachelor's degrees (21%). Furthermore, 2% have a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are five primary industries in Aurora: manufacturing, agriculture, retail, entertainment, and education. Together, these industries account for 37% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 11% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Aurora workers take home an average annual income of just over $72K, around $7,000 more than the South Dakota average. However, Aurora's average income is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345.