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Custer County, MT home prices

Custer County, MT: the typical home is worth $251,584 as of 2026-05, up +6.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $135/sq ft. Rent…

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Custer County is cooling and overvalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+6.1%Cooling
Valuation+13%Elevated
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market38 daysBalanced

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1998: $113,109 → 2026: $251,584 (2.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$251,5842026-05
1-year+6.1%
5-year+35.2%
10-year+85.7%
Since 2000n/a
Population11k2024
Median income$58,8502023 · 4.3× income
New homes/yr12024
Price / sq ft$135listings
Days on market382026-06
Active listings302026-06
Price cuts6%of listings

Market read

At $251,584, homes in Custer County sit 15% below the Montana median ($295,165) and 8% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #34 of 56 Montana counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+6.1% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 38 days on the market, with 6% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.3× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~13% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Prairie County, MT ($135,495) · Rosebud County, MT ($235,447) · Fallon County, MT ($196,233) · Powder River County, MT ($293,802) · Carter County, MT ($182,478) · Dawson County, MT ($204,744)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Custer County, MT?
The typical home in Custer County is worth $251,584 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Custer County rising or falling?
Prices are up +6.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Custer County affordable?
At 4.3× the local median income of $58,850, Custer County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Custer County?
Homes here take a median of 38 days to sell, with 6% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2015$120,959
2016$135,596
2017$135,951
2018$145,441
2019$151,637
2020$158,539
2021$190,380
2022$234,855
2023$236,930
2024$235,401
2025$234,617