At a Glance
Median Income
$57,708
$23,989 per capita
Home Value
$98,300
Zillow: $174,872
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
28/100K
798/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Custar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Custar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Custar a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Custar residents earn a median household income of $57,708 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,989. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,473 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Custar is $98,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,872. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Custar reports 28 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 798/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Custar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Custar has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population219
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density876/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,708
Per Capita$23,989
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$10,692M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,300
Rent$1,021
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$174,872
Housing Units106
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent28/100K
Property798/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation693 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute29 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Custar was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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