At a Glance
Median Income
$45,284
$21,422 per capita
Home Value
$185,900
Zillow: $313,084
Median Rent
$881/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
19.4% smoking rate
How Comer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Comer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Comer a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Comer residents earn a median household income of $45,284 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,422. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 505 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Comer is $185,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,084. Median rent is $881/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
34.8% of adults in Comer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Comer has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,928
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density595/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,284
Per Capita$21,422
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$885M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
A
Home Value$185,900
Rent$881
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$313,084
Housing Units651
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation694 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+29.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Comer was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.