What are the schools like in Comstock Park, MI?

Comstock Park is served primarily by Comstock Park Public Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

What is the median household income in Comstock Park?

The median household income in Comstock Park, MI is $52,116 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 Comstock Park, MI?

Comstock Park has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 74.9 inches.

Comstock Park, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Comstock Park, MI affordable or expensive?

Comstock Park's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Comstock Park is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $206,700 and the median rent is $992 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Comstock Park, MI?

Comstock Park has a violent crime rate of 460.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1850.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Comstock Park, MI a Good Place to Live?

Comstock Park is a small city of 10,379 in Michigan, with a median household income of $52,116 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Comstock Park stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Comstock Park 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: 95.2

Comstock Park's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Comstock Park costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Comstock Park, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$206,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$992	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,116	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Comstock Park's violent crime rate is 460.5 per 100,000 residents — 21% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

460.5 /100k

Property Crime

1850.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Comstock Park is served primarily by Comstock Park Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Comstock Park, MI	National Avg
School District	Comstock Park Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Comstock Park sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 39.6 inches of annual precipitation and 74.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Comstock Park, MI
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	39.6"
Annual Snowfall	74.9"

Demographics

Metric	Comstock Park, MI	National Avg
Population	10,379	—
Median Age	33.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Comstock Park

Comstock Park, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49321

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Comstock Park, MI affordable or expensive?

Comstock Park's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Comstock Park roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $206,700 and median rent is $992/month.

What is the crime rate in Comstock Park, MI?

Comstock Park's violent crime rate is 460.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1850.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Comstock Park?

Public schools in Comstock Park are operated by Comstock Park Public Schools. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Comstock Park, MI a good place to live?

Comstock Park, MI has a population of 10,379, a median household income of $52,116, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Comstock Park?

Comstock Park averages 30.5°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.6 inches with about 74.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Comstock Park?

Comstock Park, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49321.

What is the population of Comstock Park?

The population of Comstock Park, Michigan is 10,379 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Comstock Park?

Key numbers for living in Comstock Park: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $206,700, median household income $52,116, crime index 108 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Comstock Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.