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Custer County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Nebraska
$148K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
12
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$126K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through May 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
AprMay
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
AprMay
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
AprMay
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
AprMay
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
AprMay
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
AprMay
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
AprMay
Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
AprMay
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.5,294
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$126K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,372 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1935
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.71%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.68%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.25%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.7.4 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,526
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Custer County compares

By median home value, Custer County is the 65th most expensive of 78 counties in Nebraska, and its typical home is worth more than 11% of all homes in Nebraska.

Home values in Custer County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$45K$225K
counties in Nebraska ranked by median home value
#NebraskaMedian valueHomes
1Washington County$396K7,971
2Nance County$362K1,552
3Banner County$350K327
4Sarpy County$350K63,047
5Platte County$343K12,731
6Cass County$335K11,849
7Sioux County$333K785
8Saunders County$320K10,361
9Frontier County$319K1,395
10Lancaster County$307K103,660
11Gosper County$305K1,185
12Douglas County$294K188,498
13Seward County$285K6,636
14Buffalo County$284K16,892
15Wayne County$267K3,192
16Cherry County$264K2,711
17Hamilton County$260K4,175
18Hall County$254K20,528
19Madison County$242K12,889
20Otoe County$238K6,906
21Dodge County$234K15,951
22Howard County$231K2,934
23Kimball County$229K2,010
24Garfield County$227K1,048
65Custer County$126K5,294

78 counties in Nebraska are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Custer County, most valuable first

About the Custer County market

What is the median home price in Custer County, NE?

The median sale price in Custer County, NE is $147,567 (data through May 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Custer County, NE each year?

12 homes sold in Custer County, NE over the last 12 months (data through May 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Custer County, NE?

Custer County, NE contains 5,294 residential properties, with a median of 1,372 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1935. The median TopHap Estimate is $126K.

How does Custer County, NE compare to the rest of Nebraska?

By median home value, Custer County, NE is the 65th most expensive of 78 counties in Nebraska. Its typical home is worth more than 11% of all homes in Nebraska. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Custer County, NE?

68% of homes in Custer County, NE are owner-occupied. 25% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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