AARP has ranked Sioux Falls a top 10 mid-size city!
The index scores every neighborhood and community in the United States for the services and amenities that affect people’s lives the most as they age by using more than 50 national data sources to measure 61 community characteristics across seven categories: housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement and opportunity.
When it comes to picking a place to live, one of the most important factors is affordability. For that reason, we’re excited to share that Sioux Falls tops the list of most affordable places to live and work in the U.S. for 2022! The ranking was compiled by GoodHire using census data, and ranked cities using the following criteria:
POLICOM specializes in studying the dynamics of local economies and addresses the condition of an economy from the viewpoint of its impact upon the “standard of living” of the people who live and work in an area. The highest ranked areas have had rapid, consistent growth in both size and quality for an extended period. The lowest ranked areas have been in decline. The formulas used to determine economic strength measure how the economy has behaved, not what has caused it to perform.
In their 2022 study, POLICOM, ranked Sioux Falls 8th best out of 384 Metropolitan Statistical Areas for our economic strength.
When it comes to picking a state that has the best business tax climate, South Dakota is always near the top! With no corporate or individual state income tax, it’s a great place to own a business. The Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index revealed South Dakota is the second best state for business tax climate. Curious which other states are in the top ranks? Learn more at the link below.
In its annual national movers study, United Van Lines tracked which states had the top inbound and outbound migration during 2021. The company shared that the pandemic is likely a reason for people relocating to lower density areas and wishing to be closer to family. As the second highest state for inbound migration, we’re excited to have some new faces in South Dakota!
Sioux Falls ranks among the nation’s best places for bicycling for the 13th year in a row, according to the League of American Bicyclists. Learn more about the ranking by clicking the button below.
A new quiz by New York Times says Sioux Falls is a top place to live for new parents.
Using Affordability as a the top consideration for new parents, Sioux Falls earned the highest ranking. Sioux Falls also received high scores in the categories of schools, commute, space for money, income mobility, climate risks, and parents.
New York Times Opinion shared the rankings for various ‘best places to live if…’ on Instagram. See the post below:
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AARP ranked Sioux Falls a top place to “Live and Retire Now” in November 2021. The ranking considered population, median housing cost, median housing cost burden, access to exercise, and vibe.
Livability ranked Sioux Falls a top 20 city to live. The ranking was configured based on scores in civics, demographics, economy, education, health, housing, infrastructure, amenities, and remote readiness.
Learn more about the ranking and see how other cities stacked up on Livability.
South Dakota is the #1 state in Moody’s Analytics & CNN Business’ Back-to-Normal Index. Comprised of 37 indicators, the Index compares the current economy to pre-pandemic levels. As of 8/20/21 South Dakota surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 11%.
When it comes to hardworking people, we already knew that South Dakota leads the way. Now, we have an accolade to prove it! WalletHub has ranked South Dakota as the 4th hardest working state in America.
Learn more about the ranking and see how other states stacked up on WalletHub.
To determine where renters can get the most bang for their buck, WalletHub compared more than 180 markets on 22 key measures of rental attractiveness and quality of life. Data points ranged from the difference between rental rates and mortgage payments to historical price changes, cost of living and job availability.
Check out the stats and story on WalletHub.com.
Sioux Falls is among the best cities to live in according to Niche.com based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. Niche bases their rankings on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other sources.
Sioux Falls ranked 53rd with an overall “A” Niche grade. Factors include:
A Good for Families
A- Jobs
A- Public Schools
A- Nightlife
A- Commute
B+ Housing
B+ Cost of Living
B+ Diversity
B Health & Fitness
B- Outdoor Activities
C+ Weather
C+ Crime & Safety
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Dwellsy ranked over 350 metros on their attractiveness for renters with Sioux Falls listed at No. 3.
The study, based on factors such as rent prices, availability, employment, schools and health, determined which cities were the most renter friendly. Factors such as local art and food scenes were also considered.
With high-quality schools, affordable rentals, and low unemployment rates, the Midwest stood out as one of the best regions for renters.
For more information, visit their website.
| Dwellsy’s 2021 Top 20 Small Cities for Renters | |
| 1 | Fargo, ND-MN |
| 2 | Lincoln, NE |
| 3 | Sioux Falls, SD |
| 4 | Green Bay, WI |
| 5 | Grand Forks, ND-MN |
| 6 | Fond du Lac, WI |
| 7 | Lafayette, IN |
| 8 | Greenville, NC |
| 9 | Harrisonburg, VA |
| 10 | Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA |
| 11 | Oshkosh-Neenah, WI |
| 12 | Ames, IA |
| 13 | Iowa City, IA |
| 14 | Bowling Green, KY |
| 15 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO |
| 16 | Jefferson City, MO |
| 17 | Columbia, MO |
| 18 | Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL |
| 19 | Lawrence, KS |
| 20 | Springfield, MO |
WalletHub’s 2021 Best & Worst States for Jobs lists South Dakota as the No.1 state in the nation. The study determines the most attractive states for employment based on 35 key indicators of job-market strength, opportunity and economic health.
To explore the study and see how other states ranked, click here.
