Custer County, Idaho Housing Market
In Custer County, Idaho, the median home value is $381,700, with a median monthly rent of $691. This places Custer County at #335 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #13 within Idaho.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $907
- Establishments: 248
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 32
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,875 (avg $61,108)
- Outflow: 1,649 (avg $60,674)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Custer County | Idaho Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $381,700 | $355,261 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $691 | $968 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.8% | 75.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 46.0 | 30.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Custer County is 7.4% above the Idaho state average and 67.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $691/month is 28.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 46.0, Custer County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Custer County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.8%, compared to 75.2% in Idaho and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry County | Oregon | $381,300 | $1,241 |
| Dakota County | Minnesota | $381,000 | $1,548 |
| Gwinnett County | Georgia | $380,900 | $1,810 |
| Virginia Beach city | Virginia | $382,500 | $1,714 |
| Sussex County | Delaware | $382,600 | $1,238 |
Other Counties in Idaho
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $376,500 | $830 | 84.7% |
| Canyon County | $390,000 | $1,347 | 75.5% |
| Franklin County | $372,600 | $894 | 78.1% |
| Bonneville County | $368,800 | $1,133 | 71.7% |
| Latah County | $368,600 | $929 | 58.7% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).