Living in Comstock Northwest, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Comstock Northwest · Census data 2020–2024
Comstock Northwest has 5,391 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $73,475 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $261,100, the median rent is $1,080/month.
Comstock Northwest at a glance
- Population
- 5,391
- Median age
- 41.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $73,475State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $261,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,080/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 46.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Comstock Northwest a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Comstock Northwest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Comstock Northwest the median home value is $261,100, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,522 a month in housing costs.
Comstock Northwest median household income
The median household income in Comstock Northwest is $73,475 and the income per person is $43,838. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Comstock Northwest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,801
- Owner-occupied
- 46.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.4%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.01
Comstock Northwest demographics
- Population
- 5,391
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 2,668
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Comstock Northwest ›
Education in Comstock Northwest
38.1% of adults 25 and older in Comstock Northwest have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Comstock Northwest
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
Comstock Northwest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Northwest | 5,391 | $73,475 | $261,100 | $1,080 |
| Eastwood | 6,669 | $53,977 | $160,600 | $1,065 |
| Parchment | 2,008 | $72,798 | $184,000 | $1,045 |
| Richland | 1,098 | $95,104 | $289,300 | $1,375 |
| Kalamazoo | 73,076 | $52,272 | $179,000 | $1,078 |
| Galesburg | 2,023 | $52,153 | $120,800 | $903 |
| Westwood | 8,867 | $58,205 | $193,400 | $1,233 |
| South Gull Lake | 1,801 | $188,750 | — | $335 |
| Augusta | 776 | $59,500 | $140,600 | $748 |
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What is the median household income in Comstock Northwest, MI?
The median household income in Comstock Northwest is $73,475, about the same as the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Comstock Northwest?
The median home value in Comstock Northwest is $261,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Comstock Northwest?
The median gross rent in Comstock Northwest is $1,080 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Comstock Northwest, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Comstock Northwest?
The median age in Comstock Northwest is 41.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Comstock Northwest?
The average commute to work in Comstock Northwest is 19 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Comstock Northwest?
The unemployment rate in Comstock Northwest is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Comstock Northwest?
38.1% of adults in Comstock Northwest have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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