Comstock Park, Michigan
| Comstock Park, Michigan | |
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| Census-designated place (CDP) & Unincorporated community | |
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The Mill Creek Water Wheel is a well-known landmark in Dwight Lydell Park downtown. | |
 Location of Comstock Park, Michigan | |
| Coordinates: 43°2′19″N 85°40′12″W / 43.03861°N 85.67000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent |
| Township | Alpine Township and Plainfield Township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km2) |
| • Land | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 10,088 |
| • Density | 2,586.7/sq mi (998.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 49321 |
| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-17700[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0623677[2] |
Comstock Park is a census-designated place and Unincorporated community located in Alpine Township and Plainfield Township in Kent County, Michigan in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area in Michigan, United States.[3][4][5]
Plainfield Township, with a population of 30,195 as of the 2000 census, makes up most of Comstock Park. As it is defined, Comstock Park's population is approximately 10,674. It sits approximately 7 miles (11 km) north of downtown Grand Rapids.
The area is notorious for the flooding it experiences every spring from the Grand River, which cuts through the eastern side of Comstock Park.
Comstock Park is the home of the West Michigan Whitecaps, an affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.
Comstock Park is known for its golf courses, having 2 courses and 45 total holes of golf in town. The best known of these is Scott Lake Golf & Practice Center, the winner of the 2011 Michigan Golf Course Owners Association "Golf Course of the Year" and the 2012 National Golf Course Owners Association "Golf Course of the Year.
History
1838
Established as "North Park" by Daniel North.
1848
Name changes to "Mill Creek." Becomes a major transportation hub, serving both the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad and Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad, and sets the tone for becoming the northern Grand Rapids-area crossroads it is today.
1906
Renamed "Comstock Park" after Charles C. Comstock, who represented the district in Congress from 1885-1886.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 10,674 people, 4,441 households, and 2,513 families residing in the community. The population density was 2,735.0 per square mile (1,056.7/km²). There were 4,654 housing units at an average density of 1,192.5 per square mile (460.7/km²).
The racial makeup of the community was 87.30% White, 3.91% African American, 0.77% Native American, 1.92% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 3.33% from other races, and 2.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.22% of the population.
There were 4,441 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the community the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 20.4% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.5 males.
The median income for a household in the community was $40,202, and the median income for a family was $47,154. Males had a median income of $36,076 versus $26,331 for females. The per capita income for the community was $19,911. About 7.9% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
Coordinates: 43°02′19″N 85°40′12″W / 43.03861°N 85.67000°W
Transportation
Comstock Park, since it became a hub for rail transit in the mid 19th century, has evolved into a true crossroads in northern suburban Grand Rapids. "The Park" is quickly accessible from surrounding suburbs as well as downtown Grand Rapids.
Freeways & Highways
Major Thoroughfares
- Alpine Avenue (M-37)
- West River Drive
- 4 Mile Road
Other transit
- A bus line serves Comstock Park via Alpine Ave/M37 through the Interurban Transit Partnership, or The Rapid.
- The White Pine Trail State Park runs through the core of Comstock Park, giving residents access to 92 miles of biking/walking trails heading north to Cadillac or south, connecting to Kent Trails, which goes through Grand Rapids, Grandville, Walker, Wyoming and Byron Township.
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Comstock Park Public Schools serves the community. The district headquarters are in the Comstock Park CDP and in Plainfield Township.[3][5][6]
Stoney Creek Elementary School has Preschool, kindergarten, PPI and grades 1 and 2. Pine Island Elementary School serves 3 through 5. Mill Creek Middle School has grades 6 through 8. Comstock Park High School serves grades 9 through 12.[7] All schools except Pine Island are located in the CDP limits.[8]
The Kent District Library KDL Service Center is near Comstock Park, in Plainfield Township.[3][5][9] The Alpine Branch Library is near the CDP, in Alpine Township.[3][4][10]
See also
References
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Comstock Park, Michigan
- 1 2 3 4 "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Comstock Park CDP, MI." (Archive) U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on December 25, 2012.
- 1 2 "2010 Zoning Map ADOPTED BY THE ALPINE TOWNSHIP BOARD JUNE 18, 1990 AS AMENDED THROUGH ORD. No. 10-01." (Archive) Alpine Township, Michigan. Retrieved on December 27, 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Street Map." (Archive) Plainfield Township, Kent County, Michigan. Retrieved on December 25, 2012.
- ↑ "Comstock Park Central Office." Comstock Park Public Schools. Retrieved on December 25, 2012. "101 School Street NE Comstock Park, MI 49321"
- ↑ "ABOUT OUR DISTRICT." Comstock Park Public Schools. Retrieved on December 25, 2012.
- ↑ "Schools." Comstock Park Public Schools. Retrieved on December 27, 2012. "Greenridge Elementary Pre-School & ECSE 3825 Oakridge, NE Comstock Park, MI 49321" and "Stoney Creek Elementary Grades: K, 1, 2 200 Lantern Dr. NW Comstock Park, MI 49321" and "Pine Island Elementary Grades 3, 4, & 5 6101 Pine Island Drive Comstock Park, MI 49321" and "Comstock Park High School Grades 9-12 150 Six Mile Rd. NE Comstock Park, MI 49321-0900"
- ↑ "Contact Us." Kent District Library. Retrieved on December 27, 2012. "KDL Service Center 814 West River Center Dr. NE Comstock Park, MI
- ↑ "KDL Branch Library." Alpine Township, Michigan. Retrieved on December 27, 2012. "KDL Library Branch 5255 Alpine Ave NW Comstock Park, MI 49321"
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