Lead, SD Market Trends

Last updated November 15, 2026

The median home price in Lead is $737,000, down 17.1% year-over-year. Median price per square foot is down 11.9% at $339/sq. ft. Homes are selling in 145 days on average, compared to 135 days last year. As of November 15, 2026, there are 131 active listings on the market, with 2 new listings in the last 7 days.

Median home price

$737K

17.1% YoY

YoY price change

-17.1%

-$152,000

Days on market

145

+10 days YoY

Active homes

131

18.0% YoY

Market trends and statistics

Median list price

$737,000

17.1% YoY

Inventory

131

18.0% YoY

Price per SqFt

$339

11.9% YoY

Days on market

145 days

7.4% YoY

Home size

2,000 sqft

20.0% YoY

Compare nearby cities

City	Median price	YoY change	$/Sqft	Days on market	Active homes
Lead	$737,000	-17.1%	$339	145	131
Central City	$499,000	+232.7%	$190	88	1
Deadwood	$425,000	-10.5%	$213	1,230	26
Whitewood	$850,000	+22.8%	$284	161	15
Spearfish	$639,900	+5.4%	$248	94	126
Sturgis	$407,000	-11.5%	$221	117	91

Education in Lead, SD

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Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1

Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 has 2 high schools, 1 middle school, and 1 elementary school. It has an overall average GreatSchools rating of 5/10.

4/10

Lead-Deadwood Elementary - 03

Grades K-5

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