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…
Custer County is cooling and overvalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1998: $113,109 → 2026: $251,584 (2.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
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 →
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
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How fast do homes sell in Custer County?
| Year | Median 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 |