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Comstock Park.
Comstock Park is an unincorporated community in Kent County, MI. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Comstock Park
Comstock Park is a community of 10,306 people in Michigan. The median household income is $59,984, median rent runs about $1,189 per month, and median home values are around $235,300. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Comstock Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Foreign-Born
5.7%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
0.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Comstock Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Comstock Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (50.8%), and 8.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.3%
of residents
65 and Older
16.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.4%
of households
Married Couples
33.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.37
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MI
Rent, home values, and income in Comstock Park
Rent and home values here are close to the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,669
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
48.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $304,507 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below MI average
Unemployment in Comstock Park
Unemployment in Kent County, which includes Comstock Park, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
Comstock Park: Kent County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Kent County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Comstock Park is about 2% of Kent County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Comstock Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.1 min avg
How Comstock Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Comstock Park, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 113 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 130 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Kent County Sheriff's Office, which covers Comstock Park, runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
165
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
726.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Kent County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kent County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kent County, which includes Comstock Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30.2M |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $625,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $253,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $573,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11.6M |
| 2018 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $160,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kent County, county-wide
Comstock Park is about 2% of Kent County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kent County, which includes Comstock Park, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
153
per year
Moderate Days
203
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Kent County, county-wide
Comstock Park is about 2% of Kent County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Comstock Park has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.6"
Annual Snowfall
74.9"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
143
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
152
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.72" |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 2.11" |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.60" |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 4.10" |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 4.40" |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.03" |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.31" |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 3.05" |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.52" |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 3.70" |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 3.30" |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 2.76" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Comstock Park
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Comstock Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Spectrum Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Grand Rapids
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Grand Rapids
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.3 mi away · Grand Rapids
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Comstock Park
Comstock Park's student/teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Comstock Park (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 18,854 students · in-state tuition $15,872 · 67% graduate · median earnings $60,120 (10 yrs after entry)
Grand Rapids Community College
4.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 10,698 students · in-state tuition $4,270 · 24% graduate · median earnings $43,741 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,193 students · in-state tuition $40,500 · 78% graduate · median earnings $60,411 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,298 students · in-state tuition $23,400 · 67% graduate · median earnings $52,119 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,083 students · in-state tuition $41,992 · 63% graduate · median earnings $53,667 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 716 students · in-state tuition $17,565 · 32% graduate · median earnings $41,951 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Comstock Park
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Comstock Park
Comstock Park Branch Library
3943 West River Drive Ne, Comstock Park
Cities Near Comstock Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Comstock Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Comstock Park FAQ
Is Comstock Park, Michigan affordable?⌄
Comstock Park's median rent is $1,189/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $59,984/year. Median home value is $235,300.
Is Comstock Park, Michigan safe?⌄
Comstock Park is policed by the Kent County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 165 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 727 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Comstock Park, Michigan?⌄
Kent County, which includes Comstock Park, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Comstock Park, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Comstock Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,189/month and median household income is $59,984/year. The median home value is $235,300. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Comstock Park, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Comstock Park is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from