Living in Comstock Park, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Comstock Park · Census data 2020–2024
Comstock Park has 10,577 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $59,984 (18% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $235,300, the median rent is $1,189/month.
Comstock Park at a glance
- Population
- 10,577
- Median age
- 34.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,984State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $235,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,189/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 48.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Comstock Park a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Comstock Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Comstock Park the median home value is $235,300, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,417 a month in housing costs.
Comstock Park median household income
The median household income in Comstock Park is $59,984 and the income per person is $33,564. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Comstock Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,803
- Owner-occupied
- 48.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.3%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.37
Comstock Park demographics
- Population
- 10,577
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 4,462
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Comstock Park ›
Education in Comstock Park
26% of adults 25 and older in Comstock Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Comstock Park
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Comstock Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Park | 10,577 | $59,984 | $235,300 | $1,189 |
| Northview | 15,268 | $85,403 | $289,300 | $1,247 |
| Walker | 25,386 | $76,360 | $295,200 | $1,202 |
| Grand Rapids | 198,535 | $69,108 | $244,500 | $1,266 |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,445 | $166,610 | $521,300 | $1,862 |
| Sparta | 4,271 | $60,728 | $215,400 | $983 |
| Rockford | 6,218 | $107,121 | $334,400 | $1,111 |
| Grandville | 16,356 | $78,442 | $271,300 | $1,143 |
| Wyoming | 77,353 | $73,677 | $225,200 | $1,196 |
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What is the median household income in Comstock Park, MI?
The median household income in Comstock Park is $59,984, 18% lower than 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 Park?
The median home value in Comstock Park is $235,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Comstock Park?
The median gross rent in Comstock Park is $1,189 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Comstock Park, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Comstock Park?
The median age in Comstock Park is 34.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Comstock Park?
The average commute to work in Comstock Park is 21 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Comstock Park?
The unemployment rate in Comstock Park is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Comstock Park?
26% of adults in Comstock Park 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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