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Market MapIdahoCuster

Custer County

IdahoPopulation: 4,344
61
/100
Buy
#295 of 1,000 counties
#3 in Idaho (43 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

$356,330
Median Home Price
52% above national median
$21,158/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
61/100
61
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
83/100

Based on 8.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
41/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.9x. 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

  • +Strong price appreciation (+8.8% YoY)

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
4,344
Median Income
$60,357
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
5.9x
Less affordable

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
CurrentCusterID
61$356,330Est. pending—Buy
Nez PerceID
60$374,862Est. pending—BuyView
MinidokaID
60$315,655Est. pending—BuyView
JeromeID
59$393,973Est. pending—HoldView
OneidaID
59$327,627Est. pending—HoldView
FremontID
58$442,847Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

BuyCuster offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Custer County in Idaho scores 61/100, ranking #295 of 1,000 US counties (top 39%). 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

Cheaper alternatives to Custer

  • Minidoka County, lower entry price
  • Oneida County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Custer vs Nez Perce for rentals
  • Custer vs Minidoka for rentals
  • Custer vs Jerome for rentals
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