Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Huron

Affordability in Huron, SD

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Huron is $888 and the median household income is $61,452, with renters making up 32% of occupied households. Huron has 9 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 240 units, offering options for renters who qualify for affordable housing programs.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Huron Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 292 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 9 HUD-assisted properties in Huron, none are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to federal flood map data.

Getting Around Huron

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Huron rates 50 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable), with a Bike Score of 39 out of 100. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited public transit typical of smaller South Dakota cities. Most errands and commutes are likely to require a car.

Schools

Huron is served by 11 public schools in 1 district, including 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the schools assigned to any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Huron, SD

The median household income in Huron is $61,452 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The citywide median rent is $888 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Income-based housing in Huron can significantly reduce that rent burden. Eligibility for HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties is typically based on your household income relative to the area median, so qualifying renters often pay well below the citywide median rent.

• Median household income: $61,452/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $888/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 32% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

All 9 assisted properties in Huron have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.