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Custer

CommunityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Montana
$135K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$407K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2025 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.230
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$407K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,232 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.1975
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.8.3%

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.76%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.38%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.24%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.16%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.16.6 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.144
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.127
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.404 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

How Custer compares

By median home value, Custer is the 6th most expensive of 7 communities in Yellowstone County, and its typical home is worth more than 59% of all homes in Yellowstone County.

Home values in Custer

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$118K$814K
communities in Yellowstone County ranked by median home value
#Yellowstone CountyMedian valueHomes
1Huntley$459K898
2Shepherd$433K1,617
3Acton$420K102
4Worden$413K594
5Pompeys Pillar$410K117
6Custer$407K230
7Ballantine$371K415

About the Custer market

What is the median home price in Custer, MT?

The median sale price in Custer, MT is $134,900 (data through January 2025), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Custer, MT each year?

1 homes sold in Custer, MT over the last 12 months (data through January 2025). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Custer, MT?

Custer, MT contains 230 residential properties, with a median of 1,232 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1975. The median TopHap Estimate is $407K.

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

By median home value, Custer, MT is the 6th most expensive of 7 communities in Yellowstone County. Its typical home is worth more than 59% of all homes in Yellowstone County. Pompeys Pillar ranks just above it and Ballantine 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, MT?

38% of homes in Custer, MT are owner-occupied. 24% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Custer, MT hold?

76% of mortgaged homes in Custer, MT are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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