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Brookings, SD
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Population: 23,432
Home Price: $198,000
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Overview
Brookings is a small city in the state of South Dakota with a population of 23,432. Brookings has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
12.7 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Brookings, SD
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Brookings
South Dakota
United States
Per Capita Income
$27,244
$28,392
$32,693
Median Household Income
$54,676
$56,701
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
12.8%
10.5%
Age
Brookings
South Dakota
United States
Median Age
24.4
42.1
42.3
Gender
Brookings
South Dakota
United States
Male
50.6%
50.5%
49.8%
Female
49.4%
49.5%
50.2%
Race
Brookings
South Dakota
United States
White
88.1%
81.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.9%
0.5%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.4%
13.3%
2.7%
Asian
4.4%
0.5%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.7%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.5%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Brookings
South Dakota
United States
Median Home Price
$198,000
$111,657
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$716
$475
$801
Family Households
35.4%
35.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
28.6%
28.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
49.6%
74.3%
72.9%
Renters
50.4%
25.7%
27.1%
Education
Brookings
South Dakota
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.9%
7.1%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
20.9%
20.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.4%
19.9%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.9%
10.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
30.6%
13.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Brookings
South Dakota
United States
Mathematics
46.5%
44.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
54.8%
53.2%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Brookings
South Dakota
United States
Murder
0.0
0.6
3.0
Rape
48.3
49.0
38.0
Robbery
4.0
8.9
40.7
Assault
165.2
199.8
188.5
Property Crime
Brookings
South Dakota
United States
Burglary
112.8
236.7
336.1
Theft
1091.7
952.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
68.5
107.0
167.1
Arson
0.0
4.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Brookings, SD
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
beer
craft beer
hot dog
yummy food
food truck
mexican food
wine bar
cheese
pizza
recipes
delicious
ice cream
bread
scarygood
salmon
chicken wings
beverag
mcdonalds
burger
football
college football
flag football
fantasy football
minnesota sports
video games
golf
basketball
teams
country music
ncaa
soccer
midco sports
athlete
wrestling
mens womens
baseball
athletic
player development
athletics
many mediums
library
art museum
childrens books
fine arts
museum
sculptures
arts council
craft
artists
arts festival
hand drawn
drawing
stationery
visual arts
creative writing
illustration
nft
greeting cards
sculpture
board games
video games
single dad
books
hmfic
music festivals
fast cars
memes
random stuff
scifi
pokmon
fishing
fishing hunting
hunting
photography
fantasyscifi
hiking fishing
trainer nutritionist
dd
comics
local news
sports
radio show
music videos
marketing
arts
award winning
studentrun
networking events
tv
nationally syndicated radio
pop culture
content creation
drama
travel guides
programming
dining
photography
journalism
educational
sports
summer
indoor
native plant
winter
arts
fishing
fire pit
space
fishing hunting
beverag
dining
hunting
photography
facilities
pool
lodge
facility
swimming
conservation
local hyvee
hyvee
local businesses
food truck
deals
gift card
wine bar
car wash
convenience store
grocery store
instore
gas stations
scarygood
liquor store
coupons
mcdonalds
gas station
brands
cart
pharmacy
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