B-

Kyle, SD

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Affordability Score: 69/100

Population: 2,245 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Kyle, SD aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 2,245 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (69/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $82,604, median home value of -, median rent of $624 per month, and 26.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

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Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages, so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Kyle, SD include commute. Unemployment currently reads 3.7% and poverty 47.5% - numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B-
$82,604
Median household income
Education D
26.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing N/A
N/A
Home value to income ratio
Commute A+
8 min
Average commute time
Rent N/A
N/A
2-bedroom fair market rent
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$82,604
▲ 33% vs national
Per Capita Income
$17,209
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Poverty Rate
47.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
-
Median Rent
$624/mo
Owner Occupied
35.0%

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
-
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
▼ 4 ppt vs national
High School+
51.0%
Median Age
24.0
Avg. Commute
8 min
▼ 18 min vs national

What This Means

Kyle, SD receives an overall affordability grade of B- (69/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 2,245. This area performs well in commute. Data was unavailable for housing, rent, safety, childcare – these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Kyle, SD affordable?
Kyle, SD receives an overall affordability grade of B- (69/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $82,604.
What is the cost of living in Kyle?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $624/mo.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →