Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Mitchell

Affordability in Mitchell, SD

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Mitchell is $851 and the median household income is $58,620 per year. About 43% of residents rent their homes, meaning affordable housing options here serve a substantial share of the local community.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Mitchell Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 256 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Mitchell

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Mitchell scores 76 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 57. No Transit Score is available, which is typical for smaller South Dakota cities without formal public transit networks.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 10 public schools across 2 districts serve Mitchell, including 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Mitchell, SD

The median household income in Mitchell is $58,620 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent is $851 per month, also from Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Mitchell can significantly reduce that cost burden. Rent at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties is typically calculated as a percentage of a household's own income, not tied to market rates.

• Median household income: $58,620/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $851/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 43% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted properties tracked by Lease Lantern: 10 buildings, 391 total units

Environment

All 10 assisted properties in Mitchell have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.