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Mitchell, SD

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Timeless small-town personality defines this vibrant lakeside community

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Located about an hour west of Sioux Falls on Interstate 90, Mitchell is a small and secluded city on the plains of South Dakota. Mitchell’s biggest claim to fame is as the home of the Corn Palace, a popular events venue and world-famous roadside attraction which receives a new set of exterior murals (made of dried corn) every year. Beyond this historic novelty, the community cultivates a charming suburban atmosphere for its residents, with lush tree cover, serene neighborhoods, and a charming Downtown district packed with historic storefronts. On the north side, Lake Mitchell serves as a popular destination for swimming, camping, and hiking in the warmer months.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mitchell, SD is $684 for a studio, $784 for one bedroom, $880 for two bedrooms, and $1,251 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mitchell has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$784/month
640 Sq Ft
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Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Longfellow Elementary - 05

Public

Grades K-5

318 Students

7
out of 10

L B Williams Elementary - 03

Public

Grades K-5

436 Students

6
out of 10

Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04

Public

Grades K-5

390 Students

6
out of 10

Abbott House Elementary - 06

Public

Grades K-8

15 Students

Rating Unavailable

Mitchell Middle School - 02

Public

Grades 6-8

616 Students

6
out of 10

Abbott House Elementary - 06

Public

Grades K-8

15 Students

Rating Unavailable

Mitchell High School - 01

Public

Grades 9-12

896 Students

4
out of 10

Abbott House High School - 07

Public

Grades 9-12

27 Students

Rating Unavailable

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.