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Custer, WA—98240

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$673,000
0.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$106,000
61.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
31
448.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.1%
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
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Custer, WA

As of May '26, the median home price in Custer, WA is $673,000, 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 0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$673,0000.1%
Single Family $673,0000.3%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$542,0000.7%
    3 Bed
    		$684,0000.0%
    4 Bed
    		$797,000-0.6%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    2 Bedrooms
    7.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    48.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    43.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.4%

    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.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,200$1,950
    Studio Rent N/AN/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/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    3 Bedrooms
    100.0%

    Property Listings — Custer, WA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Custer, WA is 31. This is a increase of 448.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 44.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$830,000-9.0%
    Listing Count
    		9214.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%214.0%
    Days on Market
    		31448.0%
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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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		3,2102.4%
    % 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

    MetricLatest Census5-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

    MetricZip 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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$550$1,000$1,550
    2 Bedroom-$360$2,200$1,840
    3 Bedroom-$520$3,100$2,580
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$3,090

    Affordability — Custer, WA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5.7
    Median Home Price$673,000
    Median Household Income$106,000

    Custer, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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