Brookings Real Estate

Welcome to Brookings—where community, culture, and opportunity come together. Home to over 24,000 residents and the prestigious South Dakota State University, this East Central South Dakota city is known for its top-tier schools, charming neighborhoods, low crime rate, and booming job market. Bonus: SDSU also serves up some of the best ice cream in the state!

Situated along the I-29 corridor just minutes from Minnesota and under an hour from Sioux Falls, Brookings offers a blend of peaceful living and urban convenience. With no state income tax, affordable living, and endless amenities—from the Children’s Museum to the Summer Arts Festival—Brookings is more than a place to live. It’s a place to thrive.

Brookings - Town vs. County Stats

Avg Price in Brookings: $328,700 / County Avg $342,700

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Avg Taxes in Brookings: $3,400 / County Avg $3,300

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Avg Sq. Ft. in Brookings: 1,844 / County Avg 2,107

88%

Avg Price per/sqft in Brookings:$178 / County Avg $163

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Avg Year Built in Brookings: 1987 / County Avg 1981

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Avg Days on Website in Brookings: 49 / County Avg 50

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