Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Comstock is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 76. Residents earn $88,750 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Comstock receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Comstock stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Comstock is $88,750, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Comstock is $165,600, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Comstock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,750 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,547 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,991 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,520 |
| County GDP | $2,919M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 178 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,896 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.96% |
| Commute Time | 17.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $165,600 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Housing Units | 34 |
| Median Year Built | 1960 |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,896 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.96% |
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Smoking | 13.2% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Short Sleep | 29.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Uninsured | 6.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Checkup Rate | 67.9% |
| Dental Visits | 69.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,319/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 178 |
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.4 inches |
| 36% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 923 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6596°N, 96.7465°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27027 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.5% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 10.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 330/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 31.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 178 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 17.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |