At a Glance
Median Income
$106,806
$42,666 per capita
Home Value
$116,300
Zillow: $122,314
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
11.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
13.1% smoking rate
How Point Comfort Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Point Comfort's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Point Comfort a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Point Comfort residents earn a median household income of $106,806 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,666. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 687 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Point Comfort is $116,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,314. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 11.0% 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 1959.
Education
13.2% of adults in Point Comfort hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Point Comfort has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population498
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density377/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,806
Per Capita$42,666
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,127M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,611
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,300
Rent$1,125
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$122,314
Housing Units218
Rent Burden11.0%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation20 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Point Comfort was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.