What are the schools like in Comer, GA?

Comer is served primarily by Madison County. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Comer?

The median household income in Comer, GA is $34,880 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Comer, GA?

Comer has an average high temperature of 52.4°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.1 inches.

Comer, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Comer, GA affordable or expensive?

Comer's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Comer is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $176,400 and the median rent is $675 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Comer, GA?

Comer has a violent crime rate of 180.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 920.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Comer, GA a Good Place to Live?

Comer is a small town of 1,810 in Georgia, with a median household income of $34,880 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Comer stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Comer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Comer city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.3

Comer's overall cost of living index is 93.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Comer costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Comer, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$176,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$675	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,880	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Comer's violent crime rate is 180.7 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

180.7 /100k

Property Crime

920.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Comer is served primarily by Madison County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Comer, GA	National Avg
School District	Madison County	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Comer sees average highs of 52.4°F in January and 89.3°F in July, with 50.1 inches of annual precipitation and 2.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Comer, GA
Average High — January	52.4°F
Average High — July	89.3°F
Annual Precipitation	50.1"
Annual Snowfall	2.1"

Demographics

Metric	Comer, GA	National Avg
Population	1,810	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.2%	18.9%
Asian	5.1%	6.3%
Under 18	25.8%	22.2%
65 and over	25.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Carlton, GA 5 mi Colbert, GA 5 mi Danielsville, GA 7 mi Hull, GA 10 mi Winterville, GA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Comer

Comer, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30629

Comer vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Comer, GA affordable or expensive?

Comer's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Comer roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $176,400 and median rent is $675/month.

What is the crime rate in Comer, GA?

Comer's violent crime rate is 180.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 920.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Comer?

Public schools in Comer are operated by Madison County. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Comer, GA a good place to live?

Comer, GA has a population of 1,810, a median household income of $34,880, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Comer?

Comer averages 52.4°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.1 inches with about 2.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Comer?

Comer, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30629.

What is the population of Comer?

The population of Comer, Georgia is 1,810 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Comer?

Key numbers for living in Comer: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $176,400, median household income $34,880, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Comer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.