Living in Comstock, Minnesota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Comstock · Census data 2020–2024

Comstock has 100 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $76,250 (14% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $162,500.

Comstock is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Comstock at a glance

Population
100
Median age
38.5State: 38.8
Median household income
$76,250State: $89,062
Median home value
$162,500State: $329,300
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
Average commute
17 min

Is Comstock a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 1%.

Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 9.1%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Comstock

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Comstock the median home value is $162,500, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,360 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Comstock$162,500
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Comstock median household income

The median household income in Comstock is $76,250 and the income per person is $33,297. 1% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Comstock$76,250
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Comstock: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
45
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
8.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1943
Average household size
2.44

Comstock demographics

Population
100
Median age
38.5
Under 18
15%
65 and older
26%
Households
41
Foreign-born
3%
Veterans
12.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Black0%
Asian3%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Comstock ›

Education in Comstock

30.4% of adults 25 and older in Comstock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Comstock30.4%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Comstock

Unemployment rate
9.1%State: 4.1%
Average commute
17 minState: 23 min
Work from home
20%
Drive alone
80%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
80.5%

Comstock vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Comstock100$76,250$162,500—
Oxbow491$210,417$680,100—
Christine255$94,018$333,300—
Wolverton145$68,125$87,500$475
Sabin718$128,500$265,700—
Horace4,588$138,578$414,500$2,146
Frontier169$122,500$385,300—
Walcott272$93,125$188,900—
Kindred996$105,104$297,800$619

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Living in Comstock: FAQ

What is the median household income in Comstock, MN?

The median household income in Comstock is $76,250, 14% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Comstock?

The median home value in Comstock is $162,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

Is Comstock, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 1%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 9.1%.

What is the median age in Comstock?

The median age in Comstock is 38.5 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Comstock?

The average commute to work in Comstock is 17 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Comstock?

The unemployment rate in Comstock is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Comstock?

30.4% of adults in Comstock 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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