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Custer County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Montana
$769K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.5,200
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$769K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,175 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1960
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.53%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.1.3%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.87%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.73%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.11%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.18%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.22.3 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,004
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.13 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

How Custer County compares

By median home value, Custer County is the 3rd most expensive of 55 counties in Montana, and its typical home is worth more than 77% of all homes in Montana.

Home values in Custer County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$363K$1.2M
counties in Montana ranked by median home value
#MontanaMedian valueHomes
1Madison County$856K8,750
2Gallatin County$780K48,771
3Custer County$769K5,200
4Lake County$696K15,204
5Flathead County$696K51,459
6Treasure County$687K481
7Park County$646K9,633
8Ravalli County$615K20,978
9Sweet Grass County$584K2,029
10Missoula County$576K43,358
11Granite County$576K2,881
12Jefferson County$575K6,132
13Carbon County$574K7,117
14Broadwater County$573K3,773
15Meagher County$530K1,579
16Sanders County$523K7,075
17Stillwater County$501K4,866
18Lincoln County$492K12,640
19Mineral County$490K2,731
20Lewis and Clark County$472K30,375
21Teton County$444K2,992
22Beaverhead County$417K5,128
23Golden Valley County$416K524
24Powell County$403K3,313

55 counties in Montana are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Custer County market

How many homes are there in Custer County, MT?

Custer County, MT contains 5,200 residential properties, with a median of 1,175 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1960. The median TopHap Estimate is $769K.

How does Custer County, MT compare to the rest of Montana?

By median home value, Custer County, MT is the 3rd most expensive of 55 counties in Montana. Its typical home is worth more than 77% of all homes in Montana. Gallatin County ranks just above it and Lake County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Custer County, MT?

73% of homes in Custer County, MT are owner-occupied. 11% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Custer County, MT hold?

87% of mortgaged homes in Custer County, MT are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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