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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 , although competition varies 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, 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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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#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%
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