Population 7,216 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Comstock
Household size in Comstock
| Period | Comstock | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.05 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Comstock is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.30 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Comstock
| Period | Comstock | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 40.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.4 | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 41.3, the median age in Comstock is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 43.7, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Comstock
| Period | Comstock | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Comstock (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Comstock
Renters in Comstock
| Period | Comstock | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 33.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 35.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 36.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 34.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Comstock is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Comstock
| Period | Comstock | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Comstock: just 3.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.1 points, mirroring the country. Comstock has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Spokane neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Comstock
| Period | Comstock | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Comstock is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Comstock
| Period | Comstock | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,038 | $795 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $922 | $881 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,279 | $1,006 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,856 | $1,413 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$818 | +$617 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Comstock costs $1,856 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $818 a month since 2006–10, up 79%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Comstock
Bachelor's degrees in Comstock
| Period | Comstock | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.1% | 27.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.6% | 28.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.2% | 30.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.3% | 32.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Comstock is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only two of Spokane's 25 neighborhoods have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Comstock
| Period | Comstock | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 92.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.2% | 92.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.0% | 93.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.3% | 94.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Comstock: 99.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. No other Spokane neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Comstock
| Period | Comstock | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Comstock has been low: just 0.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Comstock has the lowest unemployment rate of any Spokane neighborhood. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.7 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Comstock compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock | 2.39 | 41.3 | 8.8% | 23.6% | 3.4% | 1958 | $1,856 | 60.3% | 99.3% | 0.3% |
| Manitocannon Hill | 2.50 | 43.4 | 4.5% | 10.9% | 5.6% | 1938 | $1,209 | 68.7% | 98.7% | 8.1% |
| Rockwood | 2.25 | 50.5 | 5.4% | 16.2% | 4.4% | 1952 | $1,162 | 65.4% | 98.2% | 6.3% |
| Latah Valley | 2.36 | 45.6 | 4.7% | 10.9% | 6.7% | 1998 | $1,512 | 59.1% | 97.7% | 3.0% |
| Moran Prairie | 2.54 | 39.6 | 9.6% | 46.9% | 5.5% | 1992 | $1,479 | 49.9% | 94.7% | 11.1% |
| Lincoln Heights | 2.36 | 41.6 | 9.1% | 35.3% | 4.9% | 1968 | $1,423 | 43.5% | 97.8% | 4.7% |
| Cliffcannon | 2.01 | 37.2 | 8.8% | 64.8% | 6.5% | 1947 | $1,218 | 43.0% | 96.9% | 6.9% |
| East Central | 2.35 | 36.5 | 13.3% | 45.9% | 9.1% | 1962 | $1,380 | 35.6% | 92.5% | 6.5% |
| Riverside | 1.34 | 45.1 | 5.5% | 92.3% | 18.7% | 1964 | $826 | 24.7% | 89.5% | 18.1% |
| Thorpe Westwood | 2.52 | 35.9 | 11.3% | 42.3% | 1.4% | 1991 | $1,521 | 41.7% | 97.0% | 4.3% |
| West Central | 2.09 | 41.5 | 10.3% | 46.2% | 7.3% | 1954 | $1,229 | 30.9% | 89.4% | 8.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Comstock. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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