Living in Custer, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Custer · Census data 2020–2024
Custer has 199 residents with a median age of 54.6. The median household income is $82,500 (14% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $137,500, the median rent is $425/month.
Custer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Custer at a glance
- Population
- 199
- Median age
- 54.6State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $82,500State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $137,500State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $425/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Custer a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Montana median; home values 63% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Custer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Custer the median home value is $137,500, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $425 per month, which is 12.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $990 a month in housing costs.
Custer median household income
The median household income in Custer is $82,500 and the income per person is $39,017. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Custer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 114
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 21.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.21
Custer demographics
- Population
- 199
- Median age
- 54.6
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 90
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 13.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Custer ›
Education in Custer
29.9% of adults 25 and older in Custer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Custer
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 16.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Custer vs nearby towns
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Weather and climate ›Living in Custer: FAQ
What is the median household income in Custer, MT?
The median household income in Custer is $82,500, 14% higher than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Custer?
The median home value in Custer is $137,500, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Custer?
The median gross rent in Custer is $425 per month, about 12.8% of household income.
Is Custer, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Montana median; home values 63% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
What is the median age in Custer?
The median age in Custer is 54.6 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Custer?
The average commute to work in Custer is 32 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Custer?
The unemployment rate in Custer is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Custer?
29.9% of adults in Custer have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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