From the energy of a top-tier university to the safety of a tight-knit neighborhood, Brookings offers the perfect balance of small-town feel and big-city appeal.
A Community Built for Your Success.
Most people sacrifice safety for opportunity or affordability for culture. In Brookings, you don’t have to choose.
As home to one of the World’s Best Hospitals and ranked the #2 Most Affordable College Town in the U.S., Brookings is more than just a place to live. Whether you’re starting a career at a global firm like Daktronics or raising a family near our state-of-the-art schools, you’ll find a community that roots for your success.
Why We Love Calling Brookings Home
Education & Innovation
Home to South Dakota State University (SDSU), our city is a hub for research, arts, and Division I athletics. Our public K-12 schools are consistently ranked among the best in the state, featuring newly renovated facilities.
Economy & Opportunity
With a commute time of just 13 minutes and a thriving job market anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and ag-tech, Brookings offers a professional landscape that rivals much larger metros.
Culture & Play
From the Children’s Museum of South Dakota and McCrory Gardens to our vibrant downtown shopping and dining, there is always an adventure waiting just outside your front door.
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