Hughes County, SD Housing Market Brief
county · SD · score computed October 2026
What is Hughes 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.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
Where is Hughes County, SD in its market cycle?
Hughes County, SD is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Hughes County, SD?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Hughes County, SD housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $324K | ▲ +40.8% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 26 days | ▲ +18.2% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.3 | ▲ +26.9% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 74 | ▲ +89.7% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 23 | ▲ +53.3% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $165 | ▲ +18.8% | Redfin |
How has Hughes County, SD’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hughes County, SD a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Hughes County, SD is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 65 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Hughes County, SD?
The median sale price in Hughes County, SD is $324K, having risen 40.8% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Hughes County, SD?
Hughes County, SD scores 48 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Hughes County, SD's Alpha Score?
Hughes County, SD's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (92/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (32/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Hughes County, SD? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.