Custer is a tiny town located in the state of Washington. With a population of 518 people and two associated neighborhoods, Custer is the 299th largest community in Washington. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Custer, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Custer, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Custer’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Custer does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $93,598.00.

Housing costs in Custer are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Washington.

And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Custer has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.

A relatively large number of people in Custer telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 8.24% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Custer is worth considering.

As is often the case in a small town, Custer doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The education level of Custer citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 20.76% of adults 25 and older in Custer have a college degree.

The per capita income in Custer in 2022 was $35,053, which is lower middle income relative to Washington, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $140,212 for a family of four. However, Custer contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Custer is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Custer home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Custer residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Custer include German, Scottish, Dutch, Irish, and English.

The most common language spoken in Custer is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Spanish.