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Comfort, TX
Census-designated place in Kendall County, Texas.
Population
1,565
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
451
ZIP codes
0
Comfort and its ZIP codes
Comfort at a glance
- Comfort is about 3.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,580, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $330,200 (16% above Texas) and median rent is $979 a month.
Local data for Comfort, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Comfort, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,580
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$330,200
Median rent
$979/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
29.0%
Median age
50.5
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (640), German Americans (234), Scottish Americans (212).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kendall County. PPP loans are for Comfort.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,707
20,676 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$114,424
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$560M
FY 2026, $12,651 per person
How people get to work
Comfort, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.5%
- Carpooled16.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Comfort, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
379
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
30.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Comfort, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
Cities near Comfort
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 5.3 |
| KerrvilleCity | 13 mi | 22.9 |
| BoerneCity | 16 mi | 11.8 |
| BanderaCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| FredericksburgCity | 21 mi | 9.6 |
| IngramCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| Fair Oaks RanchCity | 22 mi | 12.3 |
| Scenic OaksCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 7.9 |
| Lake Medina ShoresCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| LakehillsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 30.3 |
| StonewallCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 15 |
| Cross MountainCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 6.1 |
| Grey ForestCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| Spring BranchCity | 30 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Comfort, TX in?
- Comfort is in Kendall County, Texas.
- What is the population of Comfort, TX?
- About 1,565 people live in Comfort, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Comfort?
- Nearby places include Center Point (8 mi), Kerrville (13 mi), Boerne (16 mi), Bandera (20 mi), Fredericksburg (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023