Housing in Chester, SD

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$369,318

Chester vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Chester is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Rent Burden

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$128,400

Median Rent

$1,098

Total Housing Units

133

Vacancy Rate

12.0%

Owner Occupied

80.3%

Renter Occupied

19.7%

Median Property Tax

$918

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$837

Housing Types

Single Family
93.2%
Multi-Family
6.8%
Mobile Home
0.0%

The median home value in Chester, SD is $128,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Chester is $369,318. The median rent is $1,098 per month (Census ACS). About 80.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 133 total housing units.