Town in Comanche County

Living in Comanche, TX

B-

312th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 58 of 100

Comanche earns a grade of B- on our index, 312th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and getting around, and trails on health and education levels.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Safety scores low (20 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (18 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Comanche isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthComanche
Where Comanche is in Texas.
Population
4,420+5.2% since 2020
Median rent
$88537% lower than Texas
Median home value
$125,70056% lower than Texas
Household income
$51,981Median
Average commute
18 minOne way
Violent crime
292Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Comanche

Comanche is a town in Comanche County. 4,420 people lived here in 2025, up 5.2% from 2020. It is spread out.

Places locals use include Comanche City Park and Comanche Public Library.

The median age is 31.3, 39% of households have children, 68% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $51,981 a year (34% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Comanche

  • Lower rent. Median rent is $885, 37% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 2.4 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 18 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Comanche

  • Higher poverty. 26% of people live below the poverty line, against 14% across Texas.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and hail as very high here.

Who Comanche suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 25% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 42% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 34% lower than the Texas median, with 24 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 76% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 23% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 25% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 36% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 90% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $885 is 37% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 77% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $885 is 37% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 68% for people on a budget.

Comanche report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Comanche with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $885, homes cost 2.4x income.

    75 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $51,981, 2.8% unemployed.

    27 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade B

    4 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    66 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade D

    292 violent crimes per 100k, 1,439 property crimes per 100k.

    20 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade B

    2 grocery stores, 24 restaurants, 2 parks mapped in town.

    66 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 18 min, 3.6% work from home.

    73 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    18 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D-

    23% of adults uninsured.

    11 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade D

    68% of homes owner-occupied.

    23 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade C+

    90% of homes have broadband.

    51 of 100 vs US towns

Where Comanche stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median rent: $88537% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Home value to income: 2.4x33% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Average commute: 18 min31% lower than Texas (27 min)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%19 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $51,98134% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • People below the poverty line: 26%12 points higher than Texas (14%)

Cost of living in Comanche

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Comanche is $885 a month, 37% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $35,000 a year. Right now 41% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $777 for a one-bedroom, $1,017 for a two-bedroom and $1,332 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $125,700, 56% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $688 before tax, or $864 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Comanche pays $2,108 a year, 50% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in ComancheStudio$7731 bedroom$7772 bedrooms$1,0173 bedrooms$1,3324 bedrooms$1,337
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Comanche County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent37% lower than Texas$885$1,403$1,413
Median home value56% lower than Texas$125,700$283,800$332,700
Home value to income33% lower than Texas2.4x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points lower than Texas41%52%51%
Median property tax per year50% lower than Texas$2,108$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Texas68%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas196619921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$864
Mortgage payment
$688
Property tax
$176
Median rent, for comparison
$885

Based on a $125,700 home in Comanche, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Comanche safe?

In 2025, Comanche Police Department reported 13 violent crimes and 64 property crimes. That works out to 292 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 25% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 1,439 property crimes per 100,000, 31% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime has been fairly steady since 2021.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Comanche by yearTexas29220212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
292
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
1,439
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Comanche by yearTexas1,43920212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Comanche Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Comanche

Comanche has 4 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Comanche ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Comanche High School. The average rating score across all campuses is 84 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
66
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
84
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AComanche High SchoolHigh, Comanche ISD90 of 100
  • BJefferies Junior HighMiddle, Comanche ISD83 of 100
  • BComanche Early Childhood CenterOther, Comanche ISD82 of 100
  • BComanche ElementaryElementary, Comanche ISD80 of 100

Daily life in Comanche

Everyday places mapped inside Comanche, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Comanche City Park, Comanche Public Library.

The average one-way commute is 18 minutes, 31% shorter than the Texas average. 4% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

The median household income is $51,981, income per person is $23,850, unemployment is 2.8% and 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
2
Pharmacies
3
Restaurants
24
Cafes
1
Bars
4
Parks
2
Gyms
2
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
2
Libraries
2

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income34% lower than Texas$51,981$78,476$80,734
Income per person41% lower than Texas$23,850$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas2.8%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line12 points higher than Texas26%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than Texas15%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher1 points lower than Texas85%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance3 points higher than Texas23%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Texas90%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute31% lower than Texas18 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home11 points lower than Texas3.6%14%15%
Workers who work from home3.6%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk1.5%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Comanche

Under 1830%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6427%
65 and over19%

Median age 31.3 years. 39% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White45%
Hispanic or Latino51%
Black0.8%
Asian0.1%
Other or more than one race3.0%

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Weather in Comanche

Comanche has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 97°F and January lows about 34°F. There are about 109 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 32 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Comanche30°50°70°90°59J63F70M78A85M92J97J97A90S80O69N60DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Proctor Rsvr, 8 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very high, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Comanche

Nearby, De Leon gets an A-, Dublin gets a B+ and Early gets a C+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. A-De LeonTown, 2,516 people15 mi
  2. B+DublinTown, 3,419 people20 mi
  3. C+EarlyTown, 3,143 people23 mi
  4. D+BrownwoodSmall city, 18,777 people25 mi
  5. D-Lake BrownwoodTown, 1,544 people30 mi
  6. BStephenvilleSmall city, 21,682 people31 mi

Living in Comanche: common questions

Is Comanche, TX a good place to live?

Comanche earns a grade of B- on our index, 312th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and getting around, and trails on health and education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Comanche?

Median rent in Comanche is $885 a month, 37% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $125,700, 56% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $864, including property tax.

Is Comanche safe?

In 2025, Comanche Police Department reported 292 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 25% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 1,439 per 100,000, 31% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Comanche?

We found 4 rated public school campuses inside Comanche. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 66 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Comanche flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Comanche as very high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Comanche?

Summers in Comanche peak at about 97°F in July, and January nights fall to about 34°F. Expect around 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 32 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Comanche?

The average one-way commute is 18 min, 31% lower than the Texas average. About 3.6% of workers work from home.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.