Best Neighborhoods in Brookings, SD
Comprehensive data on Brookings, SD including safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life metrics.
Best Neighborhoods in Brookings, SD — Key Takeaways
Neighborhood-level ranking data for Brookings, SD is not yet available. Below is a comprehensive overview of Brookings as a whole.
Brookings has a population of 23,530, a median household income of $57,824, an unemployment rate of 5.1%, and a poverty rate of 16.5%. The median home value citywide is $222,100, which is 21% below the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Brookings at a Glance
Detailed neighborhood-level data for Brookings is coming soon. In the meantime, here is a comprehensive overview.
Median Home Value
$222,100
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Income
$57,824
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Population
23,530
Walk Score
N/A
Violent Crime
1.1 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Air Quality
AQI 36
Climate Risk
Relatively High
Unemployment
5.1%
Nat'l avg: 3.7%
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Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:
- Affordability
- 25% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 15% weight
- Safety
- 17% weight
- Environment
- 17% weight
- Education
- 13% weight
- Economy
- 13% weight
Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.
Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors