Housing in Custer, SD

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$459,517

Custer vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Custer is highlighted.

Median Home Value

63rd%ilemost expensive$229,500show rank

Median Rent

47th%ilemost expensive rent$926show rank

Rent Burden

17th%ilehighest rent burden13.9%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$229,500

Median Rent

$926

Total Housing Units

1,281

Vacancy Rate

19.5%

Owner Occupied

66.0%

Renter Occupied

34.0%

Median Property Tax

$2,406

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$999

Housing Types

Single Family

65.2%

Multi-Family

25.8%

Mobile Home

9.1%

The median home value in Custer, SD is $229,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Custer is $459,517. The median rent is $926 per month (Census ACS). About 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1970. There are 1,281 total housing units.