Many of the South Dakota commercial real estate listings are located in Sioux Falls. This is the largest city in the state and home to about 160,000 people. South Dakota has a total population of over 800,000.

When most people think of the economy in South Dakota, agriculture comes to mind. Indeed, the farming of rural commercial land for cattle, corn, soybeans, wheat and hogs is essential to this state's economy. Industrial space is also dedicated to ethanol and meatpacking.

However, it is interesting to note that the service industry in South Dakota actually brings in more money than agriculture. This aspect of the state's economy includes retail space, finance and health care.

Although South Dakota has among the smallest gross state products at $39.8 billion, it has been recognized by the CNBC list of “Top States for Business in 2010.”