Comstock Northwest is a small town of 5,131 in Michigan, with a median household income of $70,723
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is
4% below the national average.
Strengths:
Comstock Northwest stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Comstock Northwest is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Comstock Northwest 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: 96.5
Comstock Northwest's overall cost of living index is 96.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Comstock Northwest costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.
Metric
Comstock Northwest, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$204,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,006
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
43.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,723
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Comstock Northwest's violent crime rate is 530.8 per 100,000 residents
— 40% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
530.8 /100k
Property Crime
2383.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Comstock Northwest is served primarily by Comstock Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Comstock Northwest, MI
National Avg
School District
Comstock Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Comstock Northwest sees average highs of 31.5°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 64.6 inches of snow per year.
Comstock Northwest's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Comstock Northwest roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $204,500 and median rent is $1,006/month.
Comstock Northwest's violent crime rate is 530.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2383.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Comstock Northwest are operated by Comstock Public Schools.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Comstock Northwest, MI has a population of 5,131, a median household income of $70,723, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Comstock Northwest averages 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches
with about 64.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Comstock Northwest, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49048.
The population of Comstock Northwest, Michigan is 5,131 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Comstock Northwest: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $204,500, median household income $70,723, crime index 129 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Comstock Northwest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
