Commercial Real Estate Market in Corsica, SD
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Market Trends
Corsica, SD spans 160.8 square miles in Douglas County, South Dakota. Figures below refresh monthly; last updated 31 August 2026.
Office
Office vacancy in Corsica, 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 Corsica, SD runs 6.3% across the Midwest region in 2025, down from 8% in 2020.
Vacancy Rate % in Midwest region
Industrial
Industrial vacancy in Corsica, 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 Corsica, 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 94.6%
- Commercial 4.8%
- Industrial 0.4%
- Open space 0.2%
Largest Zones share of zoned land by district
Agricultural Preservation
Highway Commercial
Low Density Residential
Rural Residential
Medium Density Residential
Corsica, SD zones 4,238 acres across 8 districts. Commercial zoning covers 4.8% of zoned land, residential 94.6%, open space 0.2% and industrial 0.4%. The largest single district is Agricultural Preservation at 88.4%. For commercial buyers the practical constraint is that only 5.2% of land carries a commercial or industrial designation.
Agricultural Preservation (AP)
The intent of Agricultural Districts is to protect agricultural lands and lands consisting of natural growth from incompatible land uses in order to preserve land best suited to agricultural uses, The intent of Rural Residential Districts is to provide for residential uses of varying types and other compatible uses in a pleasant and stable environment
Market overview
Demographics & Economy
Corsica, SD has 1,083 residents in 502 households. Density runs 7 people per square mile. Median household income here is $84,167 and median gross rent $975 a month.
1,083
Population
502
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
49
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
160.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
7
Density / Sq Mi
$84,167
Median Household Income
$39,125
Median Earnings
$975
Median Rent
$177,900
Median Home Value
Tools
Nearby Markets
| Market | Average Sale Price, $/SF | Average Lease Price, $/SF/Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison | — | — |
| Armour | — | — |
| Joubert | — | — |
| Aurora Center | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What zoning applies to commercial property in Corsica?
Corsica, SD zones 4,238 acres across 8 districts, of which 4.8% is commercial and 0.4% industrial. The largest single district is Agricultural Preservation at 88.4% of zoned land. The intent of Agricultural Districts is to protect agricultural lands and lands consisting of natural growth from incompatible land uses in order to preserve land best suited to agricultural uses, The intent of Rural Residential Districts is to provide for residential uses of varying types and other compatible uses in a pleasant and stable environment Residential zoning covers 94.6% and open space 0.2%.
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: 4,238 zoned acres across 8 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
