Housing in Chester, SD
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow 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
34th%ilemost expensive$128,400show rank
Median Rent
63rd%ilemost expensive rent$1,098show rank
Rent Burden
57th%ilehighest rent burden19.5%show rank
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 Family93.2%
Multi-Family6.8%
Mobile Home0.0%
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.