The 21 cities in South Dakota where homes are selling the fastest

If you're buying or selling a home in South Dakota in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause.

Nationwide, housing markets are generally slow, although competition varies widely from the Northeast to the South. Understanding where homes are selling the fastest can help buyers gauge how competitive a market is and help sellers set realistic expectations.

To see where homes are selling the fastest in South Dakota right now, Redfin Real Estate ranked the top cities based on their average "days on market"—the time it takes for a new listing to go under contract. The lower the number, the more competitive the city. Rankings are based on the December 2025 monthly average or monthly average median.

#1. Mitchell, South Dakota
- Days on market: 27
- Median sale price: $266,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 13.3%
- See Mitchell homes for sale

#2. Lennox, South Dakota
- Days on market: 32
- Median sale price: $282,400
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Lennox homes for sale

#3. Harrisburg, South Dakota
- Days on market: 36
- Median sale price: $330,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Harrisburg homes for sale

#4. Canton, South Dakota
- Days on market: 36
- Median sale price: $236,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Canton homes for sale

#5. Pierre, South Dakota
- Days on market: 42
- Median sale price: $265,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 93.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Pierre homes for sale

#6. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Days on market: 47
- Median sale price: $312,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 19.5%
- See Sioux Falls homes for sale

#7. Yankton, South Dakota
- Days on market: 67
- Median sale price: $300,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 95.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
- See Yankton homes for sale

#8. Brandon, South Dakota
- Days on market: 69
- Median sale price: $381,750
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Brandon homes for sale

#9. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Days on market: 69
- Median sale price: $342,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 22.4%
- See Rapid City homes for sale

#10. Vermillion, South Dakota
- Days on market: 70
- Median sale price: $147,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 94.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 40.0%
- See Vermillion homes for sale

#11. Rapid Valley, South Dakota
- Days on market: 78
- Median sale price: $321,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 44.4%
- See Rapid Valley homes for sale

#12. Huron, South Dakota
- Days on market: 78
- Median sale price: $158,650
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 7.1%
- See Huron homes for sale

#13. Aberdeen, South Dakota
- Days on market: 79
- Median sale price: $259,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Aberdeen homes for sale

#14. Watertown, South Dakota
- Days on market: 89
- Median sale price: $285,750
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Watertown homes for sale

#15. Box Elder, South Dakota
- Days on market: 89
- Median sale price: $363,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 18.2%
- See Box Elder homes for sale

#16. Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
- Days on market: 103
- Median sale price: $643,300
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 95.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Dakota Dunes homes for sale

#17. Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota
- Days on market: 107
- Median sale price: $469,900
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Colonial Pine Hills homes for sale

#18. Spearfish, South Dakota
- Days on market: 148
- Median sale price: $487,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 14.3%
- See Spearfish homes for sale

#19. Tea, South Dakota
- Days on market: 155
- Median sale price: $363,585
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Tea homes for sale

#20. Sturgis, South Dakota
- Days on market: 160
- Median sale price: $370,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 94.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 22.2%
- See Sturgis homes for sale

#21. Green Valley, South Dakota
- Days on market: 170
- Median sale price: $352,450
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 12.5%
- See Green Valley homes for sale