Apartments for rent in Deadwood, SD

Deadwood, a small town in South Dakota, has a population of just over 1,000. Middle-aged professionals should feel welcome, as they make up an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults figure less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just over 49, are decidedly older than most cities in South Dakota. Most residents own their homes in Deadwood, and 38% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $624/month, which is $127/month less than the state average.

Deadwood has an average commute time of about 13 minutes, quicker than the state average of about 18 minutes. Many residents (40%) drive their car to work, while public transit is not used. Not many residents (15%) walk to work, though the number far exceeds the national average.

Many Deadwood residents work in one of two industries: entertainment and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 33% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, which ranks as the top field in the town. With an average annual income of about $58K, Deadwood workers take home about $7,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Deadwood has a large number of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (29%) compared to the national average. Additionally, 14% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.