Apartments for rent in Tea, SD

Tea, South Dakota is a small town with a population of slightly less than 5,000. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community, while young adults feature less prominently in the demographics. At an average age of just over 28, the town's population skews notably younger than most cities in South Dakota, ranking as the 10th-youngest municipality in the state. Just 25% of residents rent in Tea, as the majority own their homes. With an average rent of $879/month, exceeding the state average by $128 a month, relatively high rent costs may be playing a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Many Tea residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and finance. Combined, these industries account for 28% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 12% of the town's population works in sales, making it the top field in the town. With an average annual income of nearly $89,000, Tea workers take home around $23,000 more than their peers elsewhere in South Dakota. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345). Tea has a relatively high number of college graduates compared to the national average (13%), as 17% of the town's residents over the age of 25 possess a Bachelor's Degree. Furthermore, 21% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Tea has an average commute time of about 20 minutes. Many residents (52%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation isn't used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.