3 Awesome Sioux Falls Suburbs to Consider Living In

Often called “the Queen City,” Sioux Falls, SD, is an iconic Midwestern city. With its picturesque nature views, stellar food scene, and countless ways to spend your time, it shouldn’t come as a shock that about 196,00 people live in Sioux Falls. 

If you’re looking to buy a house in Sioux Falls, it’s important to keep in mind that the median home sale price is $288,000 and the average sale price per square foot is $173. If you’re a renter, the average rent price for a 2-bedroom apartment in Sioux Falls is $1,155.

But if you’re looking for something a little more suburban, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of the 3 best Sioux Falls suburbs to check out. And they’re all less than 20 minutes away from the city. You’ll be close enough to explore all of Sioux Falls’ best activities, without living in the city.

#1: Tea

Median home price: $301,700 
Average sale price per square foot: $164 
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,575 
Driving distance from Sioux Falls: 20 minutes
Tea, SD homes for sale
Tea, SD apartments for rent

With a median home sale price of $301,700, Tea is the first Sioux Falls suburb on our list. About a 20-minute drive away from downtown Sioux Falls, Tea is home to roughly 5,600 residents. If you’re considering moving to this area make sure to visit Atkins Waterfowl Production Area, a wildlife refuge.

#2: Brandon

Median home price: $335,950 
Average sale price per square foot: $172 
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $800 
Driving distance from Sioux Falls: 20 minutes
Brandon, SD homes for sale
Brandon, SD apartments for rent

The second suburb in Sioux Falls to make the list is Brandon. The same distance from Sioux Falls as Tea, you can visit Falls Park to see the waterfalls in no time. Some popular things to check out in Brandon include exploring Big Sioux State Recreation Area where you can hike, camp, and snowshoe, visit McHardy Park, or golf. When living in this suburb of 11,000 people, you can also spend time exploring the charming downtown.

#3: Harrisburg

Median home price: $357,200 
Average sale price per square foot: $238 
Driving distance from Sioux Falls: 20 minutes
Harrisburg, SD homes for sale
Harrisburg, SD apartments for rent

Just 20 minutes away, you’ll find the suburb of Harrisburg. There’s plenty of picturesque and outdoorsy activities to take part in when living in Harrisburg. If you find yourself moving to the third suburb, make sure to visit one of the many local shops and attractions. 

Methodology: Whether a suburb was under a 20-minute drive from downtown Sioux Falls. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during March 2023. Average rental data from Rent.com March 2023. Population data sourced from the United States Census Bureau.

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