What are the schools like in Toronto, SD?

Toronto is served primarily by Deubrook Area School District 05-6. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Toronto?

The median household income in Toronto, SD is $52,262 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.7%.

What is the weather like in Toronto, SD?

Toronto has an average high temperature of 20.4°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 60.7 inches.

Toronto, SD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Toronto, SD affordable or expensive?

Toronto's cost of living index is 80, where 100 represents the national average. This means Toronto is 20% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $67,000 and the median rent is $347 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Toronto, SD?

Crime rate data for Toronto is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Toronto, SD a Good Place to Live?

Toronto is a small town of 320 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $52,262 and a 9.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 80 (US average = 100), which is 20% below the national average.

Strengths: Toronto stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Toronto is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Toronto city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 80.3

Toronto's overall cost of living index is 80.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Toronto costs roughly 20% less than the average American city.

Metric	Toronto, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$67,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$347	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,262	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Toronto is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Toronto is served primarily by Deubrook Area School District 05-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Toronto, SD	National Avg
School District	Deubrook Area School District 05-6	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Toronto sees average highs of 20.4°F in January and 80.1°F in July, with 28.4 inches of annual precipitation and 60.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Toronto, SD
Average High — January	20.4°F
Average High — July	80.1°F
Annual Precipitation	28.4"
Annual Snowfall	60.7"

Demographics

Metric	Toronto, SD	National Avg
Population	320	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Astoria, SD 5 mi Brandt, SD 7 mi White, SD 9 mi Norfeld Colony, SD 11 mi Hendricks, MN 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Toronto

Toronto, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57268

Toronto vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toronto, SD affordable or expensive?

Toronto's cost of living index is 80, where 100 is the national average. That makes Toronto roughly 20% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $67,000 and median rent is $347/month.

What is the crime rate in Toronto, SD?

Crime data for Toronto is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Toronto?

Public schools in Toronto are operated by Deubrook Area School District 05-6. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 10.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Toronto, SD a good place to live?

Toronto, SD has a population of 320, a median household income of $52,262, and an unemployment rate of 9.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Toronto?

Toronto averages 20.4°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.4 inches with about 60.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Toronto?

Toronto, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57268.

What is the population of Toronto?

The population of Toronto, South Dakota is 320 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Toronto?

Key numbers for living in Toronto: cost of living index 80 (100 = US average), median home $67,000, median household income $52,262, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Toronto side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.