Comstock charter Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
15,187 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,376 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$223,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$555 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$924 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kalamazoo County
6
Kalamazoo-Portage Metro Area
6
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kalamazoo County
6
Kalamazoo-Portage Metro Area
6
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 25
Feb 2 12 27
Mar 2 6 36
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 3 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 3 40
Dec 2 15 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

STEM Academy
<1 miles, W · 4.1star
Northeast Middle School
1 miles, NW · 1star
GalesburgAugusta Primary School
2 miles, SE · 1.9star
Comstock High School
3 miles, NW · 1.9star
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Colleges

Kalamazoo College
7 miles, NW · 2.8star
Western Michigan University
7 miles, W · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Borgess Medical Center
5 miles, NW · 4.1star
Bronson Methodist Hospital
6 miles, W · 4.1star
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
15 miles, E · 4.1star
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Airports

South Bend International Airport
59 miles, W · 1.4star
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