In Custer, Idaho, the median home price is $400,056, compared with the Idaho median of $472,624; median household income is $67,574; the population is 4,470; schools rate 5.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 227.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 17.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Custer at a glance
Population
4,470
Median Household Income
$67,574
Typical Home Value
$400,056
School District Rating
5.4
Violent Crime Rate
227.4
Avg Commute Time
17.3
About Custer
Custer has a population of 4,470. The median home value is $400,056, 15% below the Idaho median. Median household income is $67,574 (13% below the Idaho median). The most populated towns are Challis, Mackay, and Stanley.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Custer
3 towns, by population.
County rankings in Idaho
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- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Idaho
Custer at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Custer?
- Custer has a population of 4,470 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Custer?
- The median home value in Custer is $400,056. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Custer?
- Median household income in Custer is $67,574 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Custer in?
- Custer is in Idaho.
- How many towns are in Custer?
- Custer contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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