Comstock Park, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Kent County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
10,306 Population 2,656/sq mi density
$54,871 Median Income $31,581 per capita
$216,600 Home Value $307,426 Zillow
$1,070 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,871 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$216,600 home value, $1,070/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Comstock Park, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,871
27% below
$31,581 per capita
Home Value
$216,600
23% below
Zillow: $307,426
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
8% below
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Comstock Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Comstock Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
77%
Rent
92%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Comstock Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Comstock Park residents earn a median household income of $54,871 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,581. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,705 business establishments, including 1,419 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Comstock Park is $216,600 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,426. Median rent is $1,070/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

24.8% of adults in Comstock Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Comstock Park has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Data Overview

People

Population10,306
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density2,656/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,871
Per Capita$31,581
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$60,316M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198

Housing

A
Home Value$216,600
Rent$1,070
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$307,426
Housing Units4,754
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,630/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation718 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries31

Did You Know?

The median home in Comstock Park was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 1,419 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.