Hand County, SD Housing Market Brief
county · SD · as of May 2026
What is Hand County, SD’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Hand County, SD in its market cycle?
Hand County, SD is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Hand County, SD housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $223K | ▼ -39.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 99 days | ▲ +241.4% |
| Months of Supply | 5.5 | ▲ +323.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 11 | ▲ +175% |
| Homes Sold | 2 | ▼ -33.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $125 | ▲ +3.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% | ▲ +1.1% |
How has Hand County, SD’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hand County, SD a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Hand County, SD is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Hand County, SD?
The median sale price in Hand County, SD is $223K, having fallen 39.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Hand County, SD?
Hand County, SD scores 83 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Hand County, SD's Alpha Score?
Hand County, SD's strongest dimension is Affordability (83/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (21/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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