At a Glance
Median Income
$67,202
$38,674 per capita
Home Value
$277,900
Zillow: $557,925
Median Rent
$938/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
9.8% smoking rate
How Comfort Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Comfort's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Comfort a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Comfort residents earn a median household income of $67,202 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,674. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,942 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Comfort is $277,900 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $557,925. Median rent is $938/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
20.8% of adults in Comfort hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Comfort has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,917
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density552/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,202
Per Capita$38,674
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$3,532M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A
Home Value$277,900
Rent$938
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$557,925
Housing Units770
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
Elevation1,444 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Comfort was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.