In Custer, South Dakota, the median home price is $507,759; median household income is $84,112; the population is 8,892; schools rate 6.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 131.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Custer at a glance
Population
8,892
Median Household Income
$84,112
Typical Home Value
$507,759
School District Rating
6.2
Violent Crime Rate
131.6
Avg Commute Time
29.5
About Custer
Custer has a population of 8,892. The median home value is $507,759, 61% above the South Dakota median. Median household income is $84,112 (12% above the South Dakota median). The most populated towns are West Custer, Custer, and East Custer.
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
7 towns, by population.
Custer at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Custer?
- Custer has a population of 8,892 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Custer?
- The median home value in Custer is $507,759. 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 $84,112 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Custer in?
- Custer is in South Dakota.
- How many towns are in Custer?
- Custer contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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