Rapid Valley, SD

Rapid Valley sits right along the eastern edge of Rapid City, giving residents a relaxed suburban feel under wide-open South Dakota skies. Home to about 8,000 people, the neighborhood appeals to families and personnel from nearby Ellsworth Air Force Base who want spacious lots and quiet residential streets. Local shops and daily conveniences line the main drives into town, keeping everyday errands quick and simple.

Living here puts you just a short drive from downtown Rapid City's restaurants, hospitals, and major employers. Children attend schools in either the Rapid City Area or Douglas districts, depending on the exact neighborhood. When the weekend rolls around, the trails and pine forests of the Black Hills are an easy trip to the west, offering plenty of outdoor recreation before you head back to the quiet prairie setting.