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Custer County, NE home prices

Custer County, NE: the typical home is worth $180,074 as of 2026-05, up +7.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $83/sq ft. Rent…

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Custer County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+7.4%Heating up
Valuation-27%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market86 daysBuyer's market

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1998: $108,528 → 2026: $180,074 (1.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$180,0742026-05
1-year+7.4%
5-year+16.5%
10-year+63.9%
Since 2000n/a
Population10k2024
Median income$65,1512023 · 2.8× income
New homes/yr292024
Price / sq ft$83listings
Days on market862026-06
Active listings422026-06
Price cuts8%of listings

Market read

At $180,074, homes in Custer County sit 17% below the Nebraska median ($217,144) and 23% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #63 of 89 Nebraska counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+7.4% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 86 days on the market, with 8% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.8× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~27% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

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

Dawson County, NE ($205,954) · Logan County, NE ($178,177) · Valley County, NE ($190,429) · Sherman County, NE ($192,949) · Buffalo County, NE ($304,755) · Thomas County, NE ($193,717)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Custer County, NE?
The typical home in Custer County is worth $180,074 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Custer County rising or falling?
Prices are up +7.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a seller's market.
Is Custer County affordable?
At 2.8× the local median income of $65,151, Custer County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Custer County?
Homes here take a median of 86 days to sell, with 8% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$109,624
2017$111,863
2018$114,851
2019$128,683
2020$135,060
2021$151,045
2022$165,602
2023$166,921
2024$163,969
2025$167,672
2026$175,863