What are the schools like in Comfrey, MN?

Comfrey is served primarily by COMFREY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1.

What is the median household income in Comfrey?

The median household income in Comfrey, MN is $56,429 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Comfrey, MN?

Comfrey has an average high temperature of 22.7°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Comfrey, MN affordable or expensive?

Comfrey's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Comfrey is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $86,700 and the median rent is $580 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Comfrey, MN?

Comfrey has a violent crime rate of 64.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 735.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Comfrey, MN a Good Place to Live?

Comfrey is a small town of 370 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $56,429 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Comfrey 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 Comfrey is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Comfrey 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: 88.4

Comfrey's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Comfrey costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Comfrey, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$86,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$580	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,429	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Comfrey's violent crime rate is 64.0 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

64.0 /100k

Property Crime

735.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Comfrey is served primarily by COMFREY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Comfrey, MN	National Avg
School District	COMFREY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Comfrey sees average highs of 22.7°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 31.8 inches of annual precipitation and 42.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Comfrey, MN
Average High — January	22.7°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	31.8"
Annual Snowfall	42.3"

Demographics

Metric	Comfrey, MN	National Avg
Population	370	—
Median Age	41.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.8%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Darfur, MN 5 mi Springfield, MN 10 mi Butterfield, MN 12 mi Mountain Lake, MN 12 mi Cobden, MN 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Comfrey

Comfrey, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56019

Comfrey vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Comfrey, MN affordable or expensive?

Comfrey's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Comfrey roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $86,700 and median rent is $580/month.

What is the crime rate in Comfrey, MN?

Comfrey's violent crime rate is 64.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 735.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Comfrey?

Public schools in Comfrey are operated by COMFREY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Comfrey, MN a good place to live?

Comfrey, MN has a population of 370, a median household income of $56,429, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 Comfrey?

Comfrey averages 22.7°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.8 inches with about 42.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Comfrey?

Comfrey, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56019.

What is the population of Comfrey?

The population of Comfrey, Minnesota is 370 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Comfrey?

Key numbers for living in Comfrey: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $86,700, median household income $56,429, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Comfrey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.