Settled against the low hills between Piedmont and Summerset, Wonderland Homes is a subdivision off Interstate 90 with just over 120 houses. The community is one piece of the Rapid City expansion that gave rise to surrounding areas like Black Hawk and Piedmont Valley. And the expansion isn’t going anywhere, locals say. “A lot of the growth that Rapid City is experiencing, we’re going to see up north more and more,” says Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun. Quiet and secluded, residents come to the area for privacy, safety and affordable real estate prices.
It's common to find ranch style homes in Wonderland Homes.
It's common to find homes with large green lawns in Wonderland Homes.
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Midcentury homes with approachable prices
The neighborhood's hills gently climb as it spreads east, complemented by a view of the Black Hills far to the west. Lawn sizes are typically between quarter and half acres, with lots of grass and crushed rock. Double-car driveways and garages are standard, though sidewalks are not. The homes were built in the 1970s, with midcentury modern-inspired split levels and ranchers lining the streets. Real estate prices are between the high $200,000s and the mid-$300,000s, with the average home valued at just below $300,000. This makes homes around $100,000 less expensive than Rapid City's average.
Wonderland Homes is full of newly constructed homes.
Wonderland Homes is also known for more traditional suburban style neighborhoods.
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Award-winning culinary skills at Sturgis Brown
Students begin at Piedmont Valley Elementary School, which has a B from Niche, before heading to Stagebarn Middle School, which has a C-plus. Older students attend Sturgis Brown High School, which ranks a B-minus and finished the construction of a new kitchen and common area in the summer of 2024. In addition, Sturgis Brown’s cooking team won first place in the culinary category at the 2023 South Dakota ProStart Invitational.
Sturgis Brown High School offers a large and safe campus for students in Wonderland Homes.
Stagebarn Middle School offers quality education to students in Wonderland Homes.
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Craft beers at Neighbors Grub and Pub
Neighbors Grub and Pub in Summerset is a classic brew and burger tavern with a dozen beers on tap. The Slash J Saloon, set in a historic building dating back to the 1800s, offers a rotating list of daily specials. Lynn’s Dakotamart is a family-owned grocery store that’s served the area since 1968. For retail, locals visit Rapid City, the home of popular shopping centers like Baken Park, which contains over 20 stores and restaurants.
Neighbors Grub and Pub has delicious award winning Burgers in Wonderland Homes.
Slash J Saloon offers an old western style vibe for residents in Wonderland Homes.
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Camping excursions at Grizzly Creek
Steamboat Park is a pocket park in Summerset with picnic and playground areas and a basketball court. Camping in the area is very popular, and many locals follow Route 44 into the Black Hills for access to grounds like Whispering Pines, which offers cabins and RV sites in a wide meadow clearing. The woodlands at Grizzly Creek Primitive have several options for tent campers looking to rough it.
Grizzly Creek offers amazing camping in Wonderland Homes.
Grizzly Creek is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors in Wonderland Homes.
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Caught between Sturgis and Rapid City
Wonderland Homes is just off Interstate 90, providing easy access to Rapid City, 11 miles southeast. Rapid City Regional Airport is less than 23 miles southeast, while Monument Health Rapid City Hospital is 13 miles southeast. A lack of public transportation and walkability means commuters will need a car. The town of Sturgis is 17 miles northwest.
Downtown Rapid City is just minutes away from Wonderland Homes.
Residents in Wonderland Homes can use the Rapid Ride to commute through Rapid City.
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Important to know
Wonderland Homes scores a 1 on the CAP Crime Index, compared to the national average of four. “They’ve got their own police department separate from Rapid City,” says Seth Malott, a Realtor with Century 21. “It’s rated one of the safest towns in South Dakota.”
The grasslands of South Dakota are at risk of wildfires, particularly during the warmest months. Locals can refer to the National Weather Service for daily updates on danger levels.
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Parks in this Area
Steamboat Park
Transit
Airport
Rapid City Regional
35 min drive
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
119
Median Year Built
1978
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,818
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
681
Median Age
40
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,465
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,598
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.4%
% Population in Labor Force
73.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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