What are the schools like in Wonderland Homes, SD?

School district data for Wonderland Homes is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wonderland Homes?

The median household income in Wonderland Homes, SD is $84,732 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Wonderland Homes, SD?

Wonderland Homes has an average high temperature of 36.9°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Wonderland Homes, SD affordable or expensive?

Wonderland Homes's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wonderland Homes is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $231,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wonderland Homes, SD?

Wonderland Homes has a violent crime rate of 123.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1034.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wonderland Homes, SD a Good Place to Live?

Wonderland Homes is a small town of 781 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $84,732 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Wonderland Homes stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Wonderland Homes 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: 90.3

Wonderland Homes's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wonderland Homes costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wonderland Homes, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$231,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,732	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wonderland Homes's violent crime rate is 123.5 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

123.5 /100k

Property Crime

1034.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Wonderland Homes, SD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wonderland Homes sees average highs of 36.9°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 18.8 inches of annual precipitation and 36.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wonderland Homes, SD
Average High — January	36.9°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	18.8"
Annual Snowfall	36.1"

Demographics

Metric	Wonderland Homes, SD	National Avg
Population	781	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.0%	22.2%
65 and over	23.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Summerset, SD 1 mi Piedmont, SD 2 mi Blackhawk, SD 4 mi Johnson Siding, SD 9 mi Rapid City, SD 11 mi

Wonderland Homes vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wonderland Homes, SD affordable or expensive?

Wonderland Homes's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wonderland Homes roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $231,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Wonderland Homes, SD?

Wonderland Homes's violent crime rate is 123.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1034.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wonderland Homes?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wonderland Homes, SD a good place to live?

Wonderland Homes, SD has a population of 781, a median household income of $84,732, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. 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 Wonderland Homes?

Wonderland Homes averages 36.9°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.8 inches with about 36.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Wonderland Homes?

The population of Wonderland Homes, South Dakota is 781 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wonderland Homes?

Key numbers for living in Wonderland Homes: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $231,700, median household income $84,732, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wonderland Homes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.