The Town FilesComstock Northwest, Michigan
Community in Kalamazoo County · population 5,562 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $261,100
- Household income
- $73,475
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 76 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 41.3
Comstock Northwest is a community of 5,562 people in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The median home is worth $261,100, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more vibrant than 94% of Michigan towns, better transit than 91% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Michigan towns.
How Comstock Northwest ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Comstock Northwest is worth $261,100, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $73,475, which is more affordable than 16% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,080 a month. 46.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Comstock Northwest | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $261,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,080 | $955 |
| Median household income | $73,475 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 46.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Comstock Northwest
| People | Comstock Northwest | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.8% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 16.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 19.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.8% | 88.8% |
Weather in Comstock Northwest
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 18.1°F. About 33.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 75.7 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Comstock Northwest since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 2, 1977 about 2.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 120 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on March 27, 1991.
Severe weather in Kalamazoo County since 1996
Kalamazoo County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
Jobs and pay in Kalamazoo County
Kalamazoo County had 120,708 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,730 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Comstock Northwest itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Towns near Comstock Northwest
- Eastwood, MI1.9 mi · 6,366 people · home $160,600
- Comstock, MI3.3 mi · 15,231 people · home $241,500
- Richland, MI4.3 mi · 8,693 people · home $309,500
- Kalamazoo, MI4.8 mi · 73,598 people · home $179,000
- Kalamazoo, MI5.2 mi · 22,777 people · home $180,200
- Cooper, MI5.3 mi · 10,418 people · home $236,900
- Westwood, MI5.8 mi · 9,621 people · home $193,400
- Pavilion, MI8.1 mi · 6,387 people · home $264,500
Comstock Northwest questions
Is Comstock Northwest, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Comstock Northwest scores better for retirees than 9% of Michigan towns and quieter than 10%. 22.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Comstock Northwest?
The median owner-occupied home in Comstock Northwest is valued at $261,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,475, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,080 a month.
What is the weather like in Comstock Northwest?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.2 inches of precipitation a year and 75.7 inches of snow.
Does Comstock Northwest get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Comstock Northwest since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 2, 1977. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)