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Market MapColoradoCuster

Custer County

ColoradoPopulation: 4,885
45
/100
Hold
#639 of 1,000 counties
#30 in Colorado (62 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$406,626
Median Home Price
74% above national median
$24,145/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
45/100
45
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
47/100

Based on -0.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
39/100

Price-to-income ratio of 6.1x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-0.7% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -High price-to-income ratio makes financing challenging
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
4,885
Median Income
$66,250
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
6.1x
Less affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year
  • −You rely on FHA-style financing: prices are stretched relative to local incomes

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
GunnisonCO
46$692,295Est. pending—HoldView
CurrentCusterCO
45$406,626Est. pending—Hold
DeltaCO
45$408,110$1,5034.42%HoldView
El PasoCO
44$446,355$1,7074.59%AvoidView
Clear CreekCO
44$552,757$2,2194.82%AvoidView
HuerfanoCO
43$255,971Est. pending—AvoidView

The Bottom Line

HoldCuster is a neutral market.

Custer County in Colorado scores 45/100, ranking #639 of 1,000 US counties (top 85%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Custer with stronger cash flow

  • Clear Creek County for cash-flow rentals
  • El Paso County for cash-flow rentals
  • Delta County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Custer

  • Huerfano County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Custer vs Delta for rentals
  • Custer vs Gunnison for rentals
  • Custer vs El Paso for rentals
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