Apartments for rent in Valley Springs, SD

Valley Springs, a small town in South Dakota, has a population of slightly less than 1,000. Middle-aged professionals can expect to fit right in, as they make up an above-average portion of the community, while young adults figure less prominently in the demographics. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 90% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $736/month is roughly the same as the state average.

With an average commute time of about 23 minutes, slower than most cities in the state, Valley Springs residents find that getting to work takes some patience. Driving a car or truck is the most common means of commuting to work, selected by 53% of commuters, while public transportation is not used. Relatively few commuters walk to work.

Valley Springs has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (10%) compared to the national average (5%). In addition, 16% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are five primary industries in Valley Springs: retail, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and education. Combined, these industries account for 39% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the town. Valley Springs workers earn an average annual income of about $84,000, about $18,000 more than the state average. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).