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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Vermillion

Vermillion has 9 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 308 units across the city. With a median rent of $764 per month according to Census ACS 5-Year data, subsidized housing here can provide meaningful savings for renters. Of the 3 properties with inspection scores on file, 2 rated excellent and 1 rated good -- a strong sign of overall property quality.

9
Properties
308
Total units
87/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$764/mo

Affordability in Vermillion, SD

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Vermillion is $764 per month and the median household income is $50,456 annually. With 58% of residents renting their homes, demand for affordable options is significant in this predominantly renter community.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
182 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Vermillion Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 182 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Of the 5 HUD-assisted properties in Vermillion, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 69 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Vermillion

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Vermillion rates 69 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 70 out of 100. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect conditions near the income-based and HUD-assisted properties listed on this page.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
5 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 1 school district serves Vermillion with 5 schools total -- 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 2 other schools. Ratings and quality vary by school, so renters should check which schools are assigned to a specific address before making a decision.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$50,456 median income

Cost of Living in Vermillion

The median household income in Vermillion is $50,456 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median gross rent is $764 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing in Vermillion is designed for households that may find market-rate rents a stretch. Eligibility for most programs is tied to area median income (AMI) limits set by HUD.

  • Median household income: $50,456/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median gross rent: $764/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter-occupied households: 58% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

All 5 HUD-assisted properties in Vermillion have been mapped for flood risk. None of them fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 87/100(3 of 9 scored)
90+ (2)70–89 (1)No score (6)

9 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Vermillion, SD

Vermillion is a small South Dakota city with a notably renter-heavy housing market -- according to Census ACS 5-Year data, 58 percent of households rent, well above typical small-city rates. The citywide median rent is $764 per month and the median household income is $50,456 per year, according to the same source.

Lease Lantern has identified 5 HUD-assisted or income-based properties in Vermillion, covering 196 total units. Of the 3 properties with inspection scores on record, 2 rated excellent and 1 rated good -- a strong overall picture of building quality.

All 5 mapped properties fall outside FEMA high-risk flood zones, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about flood exposure.

Getting around without a car is reasonably practical here. Walk Score rates Vermillion at 69 (Somewhat Walkable) and Bike Score at 70, according to Walk Score data.

According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), the Vermillion Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 182 per 100,000 residents -- a figure renters can weigh alongside other local context.

NCES Common Core of Data shows Vermillion is served by 1 school district operating 5 public schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 2 other campuses.

Eligibility & how to apply

South Dakota income limits (2026)South Dakota public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in South Dakota

Helpful guides

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