Custer, WA 98240 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Custer, WA—98240

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$646,000

0.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$106,000

61.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

24.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.1%

Median Rent

$2,200

50.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,000

23.1% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,200

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$3,100

N/A

Home Price Trends — Custer, WA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Custer, WA is $646,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.1%. This indicates that home prices in Custer, WA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$646,000	-0.1%
Single Family	$646,000	-0.3%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Custer, WA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Custer, WA is $1,950, with a year-over-year rent change of 50.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Custer, WA is 1-bedrooms: $1,000, 2-bedrooms: $2,200, 3-bedrooms: $3,100. The most common rental property sizes in Custer, WA are 3-bedroom and studio, accounting for 100.0% and 0.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,200	$1,950
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,000	$1,000
2 Bed Rent	$2,200	$2,200
3 Bed Rent	$3,100	$3,100
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

3 Bedrooms

100.0%

Property Listings — Custer, WA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Custer, WA is 59. This is a decrease of -22.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$869,000	17.0%
Listing Count	9	41.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	41.0%
Days on Market	49	-24.0%

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Demographics — Custer, WA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Custer, WA has a population of 3,210, which has increased by 2.4% over the past 5 years. Custer, WA is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 13.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,210	2.4%
% Under 18	27.8%	25.2%
% Seniors	13.5%	-27.4%
% WFH	13.2%	71.4%
% w/ College Degree	23.9%	38.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Custer, WA is a predominantly white area, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Custer, WA is hispanic, making up 15.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 11.3% of the population in Custer, WA, and this percentage has increased by 46.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	82.5%	-7.5%
% Black	0.0%	-100.0%
% Hispanic	15.3%	139.1%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	11.3%	46.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Custer, WA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 43 mortgage originations in Custer, WA, of which 91.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 46.0%, with 14.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Custer, WA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	43
% Conventional Loans	91.0%
% Government Loans	9.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Custer, WA

Custer, WA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	3
Total Units Section 8	3
% Rentals under Section 8	3.6%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$550	$1,000	$1,550
2 Bedroom	-$360	$2,200	$1,840
3 Bedroom	-$520	$3,100	$2,580
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$3,090

Custer, WA—98240

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Custer, WA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Custer, WA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Custer, WA

Demographics — Custer, WA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Custer, WA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Custer, WA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Custer, WA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Custer, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.5
Median Home Price	$646,000
Median Household Income	$106,000

Custer, WA—98240

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Custer, WA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Custer, WA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Custer, WA

Demographics — Custer, WA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Custer, WA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Custer, WA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Custer, WA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Custer, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Ferndale, WA

Cottonwood Beach, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions

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