Comstock, Michigan · ZIP 49048

Comstock — ZIP 49048

Comstock (49048) scores 37/100 — Below Average for Michigan. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $204K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share20%

Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index50/100

Avg math proficiency18%

Avg reading proficiency28%

Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100

Typical home value$204K

Median rent$1,329/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$204K

Median Rent

$1,329/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 17 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,723

Violent Crime

1,534

Property Crime

6,189

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kalamazoo County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
STEM Academy	KG–08	298	57%	62%
Comstock High School	09–12	358	17%	47%
Comstock Elementary School	KG–05	597	8%	17%
Comstock Middle School	06–08	276	3%	13%
Northeastern Elementary School	PK–05	195	3%	3%
Youth Center School	05–12	51	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

23,999

Median Income

$60K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

36.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 49048 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 49048 has a school score of 50/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 49048 is approximately $204K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 49048 in Comstock has an overall NeighborScore of 37/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.