Small Town
Gayville, SD
Gayville is a town in Yankton County, South Dakota, with a 2020 Census population of 382 (est. 378-519 ACS 2023/2024). Located 12 miles southeast of Yankton (15-minute drive via SD-52), it's a small rural community.
Housing Market
Gayville median home price $40K (Sep 2024 Redfin, down 79.2% YoY small sample), Zillow value $162K. Typical: single-family ranches on 0.34-1 acre lots (e.g., $655K 7,104 sq ft 11-bed outlier, $149K nearby). Vs Yankton $241K median, Gayville 70-83% cheaper; low inventory/tiny market.
Schools
Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 (PK-12, 292 students 2015-16, recent ~300) at 100 Kingsbury St. 13:1 student-teacher ratio, full-day K, advanced/college prep, 100% career access. Serves Gayville/Volin/Mission Hill.
Economy
Agriculture primary; small employers (local farm/feed). ZIP 57031 employment 447 (2022), many commute Yankton 15 min for Avera/prison/schools. Rural stability.
Lifestyle
Daily: small store (no major grocery), cafes; events community club. Healthcare: clinic, Yankton Avera 15 min. Quiet farm town.
Why Buyers Consider It
Extreme affordability ($40K-$162K vs Yankton $241K), land on cheap lots, quiet rural escape. Lake 25 min Lewis & Clark; vs Yankton: cheaper but no amenities/tiny pop (382).
Connection to Yankton
Gayville shops Hy-Vee/Walmart Yankton (15 min), Avera healthcare, schools/entertainment/lake. Part of Yankton County economy.
Frequently Asked
Gayville-Yankton drive?
12 miles, 15 min SD-52.
Home prices?
$40K median sale (2024), far below Yankton $241K.
School size?
~300 students PK-12, small rural.
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