Custer County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Custer County, Nebraska, the median home value is $157,800, with a median monthly rent of $853. This places Custer County at #2069 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #46 within Nebraska.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,000
- Establishments: 409
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 25
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,363 (avg $64,271)
- Outflow: 4,131 (avg $65,214)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Custer County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69130 | 258.7 | +16.27% | 2025 |
| 2 | 68822 | 291.2 | +15.61% | 2025 |
| 3 | 69138 | 231.0 | -7.45% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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View Mortgage Guide for Custer County →How Custer County Compares
| Metric | Custer County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $157,800 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $853 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.9% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.4 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Custer County is 4.2% below the Nebraska state average and 30.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $853/month is 7.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.4, the buy-vs-rent decision in Custer County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Custer County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.9%, compared to 74.0% in Nebraska and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahaska County | Iowa | $157,800 | $793 |
| Roger Mills County | Oklahoma | $157,800 | $795 |
| Starke County | Indiana | $157,700 | $712 |
| Guernsey County | Ohio | $157,700 | $864 |
| Pike County | Alabama | $157,600 | $856 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins County | $157,200 | $922 | 78.7% |
| Red Willow County | $159,600 | $819 | 73.0% |
| Dixon County | $155,900 | $689 | 76.5% |
| Clay County | $155,600 | $645 | 81.9% |
| Johnson County | $155,500 | $779 | 67.2% |
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).