Commercial Real Estate Market in Artesian, SD
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Market Trends
Artesian, SD spans 269.6 square miles in Sanborn County, South Dakota. Figures below refresh monthly; last updated 31 August 2026.
Office
Office vacancy in Artesian, SD runs 21.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 13.7% in 2019.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Retail
Retail vacancy in Artesian, SD runs 6.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, down from 8% in 2020.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Industrial
Industrial vacancy in Artesian, SD runs 4.9% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 4.4% in 2019. Nearly 1.6x the 2022 low of 3.1%.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Multifamily
Multifamily vacancy in Artesian, SD runs 8% across the Midwest region in 2025, up from 6.5% in 2022.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Zoning & Land Use
Land Use Mix share of zoned land by category
- Residential 83.9%
- Commercial 16.1%
Largest Zones share of zoned land by district
Two Family Residential
Agricultural Residential
Highway Commercial
Commercial
Artesian, SD zones 334 acres across 4 districts. Commercial zoning covers 16.1% of zoned land, residential 83.9%. The largest single district is Two Family Residential at 45.7%. For commercial buyers the practical constraint is that only 16.1% of land carries a commercial or industrial designation.
Two Family Residential (R2)
The intent of Multi-Family Residential Districts (R2) is to provide for residential uses of municipal sited lots and other compatible uses in a pleasant and stable environment.
Market overview
Demographics & Economy
Artesian, SD has 737 residents in 294 households. Density runs 3 people per square mile. Median household income here is $68,125 and median gross rent $783 a month.
737
Population
294
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
269.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
3
Density / Sq Mi
$68,125
Median Household Income
$31,875
Median Earnings
$783
Median Rent
$119,000
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What zoning applies to commercial property in Artesian?
Artesian, SD zones 334 acres across 4 districts, of which 16.1% is commercial and 0% industrial. The largest single district is Two Family Residential at 45.7% of zoned land. The intent of Multi-Family Residential Districts (R2) is to provide for residential uses of municipal sited lots and other compatible uses in a pleasant and stable environment. Residential zoning covers 83.9% and open space 0%.
Methodology & data sources
- Vacancy rates
- Published per-sector market series, taken at the metro level where one exists and otherwise at the Census-region level — a chart reading "in <region> region" is a regional number, not this city's.
- Zoning and land use
- The current municipal zoning release: 334 zoned acres across 4 districts. Shares are of zoned land, so parcels the release leaves unclassified are excluded from the mix.
- Refresh
- The monthly aggregates close at the end of the previous month, so 31 August 2026 — not today — is the honest last update.
- Known limitations
- office vacancy is reported at Midwest region level, retail vacancy is reported at Midwest region level and industrial vacancy is reported at Midwest region level.
- Coverage
- Metrics below the 10-observation threshold fall back one geographic level. The geography used is named on each figure.
Compiled by the Realmo Data team · reviewed 31 August 2026 · report a data issue
