Updated 2026 · Based on median market data for Vermillion, SD
Vermillion sits in the Midwest with a population of 50,000 growing rapidly at 1.4% annually. The median home costs $280,000 while rents average $950/mo, producing an estimated cap rate of 1.87%. Cash flow investing here requires creative strategies like BRRRR or value-add approaches.
Vermillion works best for experienced investors with a clear strategy — Section 8, student housing, or deep value-add rehabs. The 1.87% cap rate at median prices is tight, so success depends on buying below market, forcing appreciation through renovation, or accessing above-market rent streams through niche tenant bases.
Target properties priced 15-25% below the $280,000 median — around $224,000 or less. At this price point with $950/mo rents, your cap rate improves to roughly 2.8%. Factor in 1.2% property taxes ($3,360/yr), budget 5% of gross rent for maintenance, and underwrite to a 4.9% vacancy rate. On a 20% down conventional loan at 7%, monthly PITI will run approximately $1,870.
Every deal should be evaluated individually using our calculator tools. Median data provides a starting point; actual returns depend on the specific property, financing, and your management approach.
Run the numbers on a specific Vermillion property using our cap rate calculator (pre-filled with Vermillion data). Compare Vermillion against similar markets in the Midwest region. If you're considering a value-add approach, try our BRRRR calculator to model a rehab scenario.
Vermillion vs South Dakota state average and national average across key investment metrics. Vermillion's cap rate is below both benchmarks — deal sourcing is critical here.