Custer
Strong schools draw families here
Median $225K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 7.0/10
If you're looking at this area, you're dealing with a legitimate residential village surrounded by farmland—the kind of place where you can actually see what's being built and know roughly what you're getting. The listing descriptions tell the story: ranch homes with open floor plans, vaulted ceilings, updated kitchens, and corner lots big enough to matter, most sitting on paved roads with the countryside still visible. Wells and boiler systems get replaced; front porches and covered entries anchor modest, maintainable properties. It's compact enough that agents describe homes by their relationship to the village itself, not by distance to the city—that's the actual frame here. The appeal isn't aspirational; it's straightforward: a pared-down setting with room to breathe, the kind of place where "country" and "city amenities" aren't marketing opposites but genuine neighbors.
Why people love it here
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School
- High — 0.2 mi away
- Mason County Eastern Schools
- 1 rated school in district
$225K median
- 2 recent sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Custer
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,527/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Mason County Eastern Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Johnnys
North Country Cafe & Catering
The Market
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Bailey Lake
Crime in Custer is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Mason County.
Mason County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Custer home (around $224,950) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,516 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,516/mo | $40,437 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,745/mo | $46,542 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,822/mo | $48,594 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Solar potential
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,185 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Custer are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
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Frequently asked about Custer
- What do homes cost in Custer?
- The median home value in Custer is about $224,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Custer housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Custer right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Custer?
- Custer is served by Mason County Eastern Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School (7/10).
- Is Custer walkable?
- Custer scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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