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Is Concord a Good Place to Live? Concord, New Hampshire: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Concord ranks #203 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #36 of 208 small cities and #8 of 20 in New Hampshire. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (2.8%, #18 of 184), and trails on high living costs (100.5, #172 of 208) and high rents ($1,441/mo, #157 of 208).
Concord by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Concord's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Concord?
Concord's cost of living index is 100.5, in line with the US level of 100 and #699 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,441/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $455,058, 12% below the typical New Hampshire home ($516,306).
| Measure | Concord | New HampshireNH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 100.5#699 of 1,308 | 104.2 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $455,058#737 of 1,187 | $516,306 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,887/mo#645 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $350,900#651 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,441/mo#674 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 4.1x#604 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 20.4%#500 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). New Hampshire is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Concord housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Concord is in the Concord, NH metro.
New Hampshire housing market →Is Concord safe?
Concord recorded 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 45% below the US rate of 328 and 54% above New Hampshire's 118. That ranks #310 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #62 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Concord Police Department. Property crime runs 1,430 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Concord | New HampshireNH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 181#310 of 1,085 | 118 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 1,430#436 of 1,085 | 818 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). New Hampshire is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Concord?
The median household in Concord earns $84,902, 2% above the US figure of $83,163 and 15% below New Hampshire ($99,782). Unemployment is 2.8% (US 4.3%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Concord | New HampshireNH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $84,902#538 of 1,312 | $99,782 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 2.8%#54 of 1,058 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 8.9%#409 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.1%#597 of 1,132 | +0.5% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). New Hampshire is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Concord?
The median resident of Concord is 40.7 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 42.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #407 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 56.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Concord | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 40.7 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 42.3%#407 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 56.8% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Concord's schools and health?
Concord's 7 public schools graduate 89% of students in four years (New Hampshire 87.7%), with 12.1 students per teacher and $24,406 spent per pupil. 33.6% of adults are obese and 9.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Concord | New HampshireNH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 89%#454 of 1,063 | 87.7% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 12.1#96 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $24,406#70 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 33.6%#665 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 9.1%#231 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 15.6%#351 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 7.3%#289 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). New Hampshire is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 3,933 students are enrolled in Concord's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Concord?
The average commute in Concord is 23 minutes (New Hampshire 27.5); 0.4% of workers take transit and 14.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Concord scores 7.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #1149 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 68.8°F and winters 25.1°F, with 42 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Concord | New HampshireNH | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 23 min#599 of 1,312 | 27.5 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 7%#835 of 1,312 | 10% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 71.1% | 72.3% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 14.1% | 16% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7.6#1149 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). New Hampshire is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.6 | 12.9 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 34.8 | 14.7 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 43.6 | 23.3 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 57.5 | 33.3 | 3.4 |
| May | 69.3 | 44.1 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 77.8 | 53.7 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 83 | 59.2 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 81.7 | 57.2 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 73.7 | 49 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 60.9 | 37.8 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 48.4 | 28.7 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 37.1 | 19.5 | 3.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Concord Asos.
| Measure | Concord | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 47.2°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 68.8°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 25.1°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 42 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Concord Asos.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Concord?
Merrimack County's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 97% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Merrimack County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, hurricane, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.15% of building value, higher than 50% of US counties.
| Measure | Concord | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 37#190 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.15%#674 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Merrimack County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Merrimack County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Ice storm | 0.0034% | 83% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.013% | 77% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.11% | 76% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0042% | 61% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0025% | 25% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Concord compare with similar-size cities?
Concord is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #36 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 44,375.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord, NHPop. 44,375 | #203 | 64.4 | $84,902 | $1,441/mo | 181 | 23 min |
| Gainesville, GAPop. 45,032 | #688 | 55.2 | $66,974 | $1,299/mo | 404 | 24 min |
| Bountiful, UTPop. 45,023 | #281 | 62.5 | $104,785 | $1,565/mo | 167 | 22.8 min |
| Lebanon, TNPop. 44,788 | #386 | 60.3 | $72,848 | $1,306/mo | 266 | 27 min |
| Burlington, VTPop. 44,675 | #202 | 64.4 | $71,109 | $1,649/mo | 483 | 18.7 min |
| Pearl City, HIPop. 44,547 | #331 | 61.3 | $118,112 | $2,316/mo | no data | 26.6 min |
| Fond du Lac, WIPop. 44,494 | #612 | 56.5 | $62,260 | $913/mo | 403 | 19.3 min |
| Wilkes-Barre, PAPop. 44,423 | #1071 | 48.5 | $48,515 | $946/mo | 413 | 20.7 min |
| Alexandria, LAPop. 44,060 | #1288 | 38.6 | $47,113 | $931/mo | 2,448 | 17.4 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Concord compare with the rest of New Hampshire?
Concord ranks #8 of the 20 New Hampshire cities we track, with a score of 64.4 against New Hampshire's statewide 83.4. Its households earn 15% below the New Hampshire median. Violent crime is 54% above the statewide rate. Homes are 12% below the typical New Hampshire home.
| City | Rank in NH | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover, NHPop. 8,479 | #1 | 80.8 | $153,281 | $2,254/mo | 17 |
| Lebanon, NHPop. 14,999 | #2 | 72.2 | $98,147 | $1,744/mo | 134 |
| Durham, NHPop. 10,681 | #3 | 71.2 | $112,070 | $1,302/mo | 92 |
| Portsmouth, NHPop. 22,545 | #4 | 68.9 | $106,219 | $1,869/mo | 203 |
| Dover, NHPop. 33,364 | #5 | 67.6 | $94,829 | $1,607/mo | 64 |
| Londonderry, NHPop. 12,225 | #6 | 66.7 | $119,571 | $1,952/mo | county/metro |
| Exeter, NHPop. 9,964 | #7 | 65.9 | $87,346 | $1,711/mo | county/metro |
| Concord, NHPop. 44,375 | #8 | 64.4 | $84,902 | $1,441/mo | 181 |
| Keene, NHPop. 22,939 | #9 | 63.7 | $78,445 | $1,342/mo | 143 |
| Hampton, NHPop. 10,101 | #10 | 63.5 | $97,163 | $1,654/mo | county/metro |
| Nashua, NHPop. 91,294 | #11 | 63.2 | $96,326 | $1,737/mo | 110 |
| Milford, NHPop. 8,956 | #12 | 61.1 | $78,684 | $1,557/mo | county/metro |
| Somersworth, NHPop. 12,111 | #13 | 60.8 | $74,504 | $1,477/mo | 114 |
| Derry, NHPop. 21,339 | #14 | 60.4 | $91,673 | $1,549/mo | county/metro |
| Rochester, NHPop. 33,144 | #15 | 60.2 | $80,836 | $1,369/mo | 106 |
| Laconia, NHPop. 17,085 | #16 | 60.0 | $73,218 | $1,224/mo | 184 |
| Franklin, NHPop. 8,799 | #17 | 57.6 | $71,648 | $1,110/mo | 113 |
| Manchester, NHPop. 115,643 | #18 | 57.3 | $81,007 | $1,564/mo | 323 |
| Claremont, NHPop. 13,078 | #19 | 57.2 | $59,096 | $1,146/mo | 183 |
| Berlin, NHPop. 9,383 | #20 | 53.3 | $45,180 | $815/mo | 337 |
All 20 New Hampshire cities we track, by overall score. New Hampshire statewide: median income $99,782, violent crime 117.6 per 100,000.
How is Concord's score calculated?
Concord scores 64.4 out of 100, #203 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with New Hampshire's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Concord. Similar-size median 52.9.
64.0 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Concord's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
85.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Concord. Similar-size median 52.2.
62.5 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Concord's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
84.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Concord's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
65.2 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Concord. Similar-size median 46.7.
60.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Concord. Similar-size median 44.2.
46.4 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Concord. Similar-size median 47.3.
52.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Concord's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
34.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
58.0 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Concord's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Concord has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Concord
Is Concord, NH a good place to live?
Concord ranks #203 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #36 of 208 small cities and #8 of 20 in New Hampshire. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (2.8%, #18 of 184), and trails on high living costs (100.5, #172 of 208) and high rents ($1,441/mo, #157 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Concord?
Concord's cost of living index is 100.5, in line with the US level of 100 and #699 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,441/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $455,058, 12% below the typical New Hampshire home ($516,306).
What is the crime rate in Concord?
Concord recorded 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 45% below the US rate of 328 and 54% above New Hampshire's 118. That ranks #310 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #62 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Concord Police Department. Property crime runs 1,430 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Concord?
The median household in Concord earns $84,902, 2% above the US figure of $83,163 and 15% below New Hampshire ($99,782). Unemployment is 2.8% (US 4.3%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Concord?
Median rent in Concord is $1,441/mo (Census), #674 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,887/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 20.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Concord?
The typical home value in Concord is $455,058, up 2.7% in a year, against $516,306 for New Hampshire and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $350,900.
How are the public schools in Concord?
Concord's 7 public schools graduate 89% of students in four years (New Hampshire 87.7%), with 12.1 students per teacher and $24,406 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Concord?
The average commute is 23 minutes, #599 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 27.5 minutes across New Hampshire. 7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Concord?
Concord averages 47.2°F over the year, 68.8°F in summer and 25.1°F in winter, with 42 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Concord walkable?
Concord scores 7.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1149 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Concord at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Merrimack County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, hurricane, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.15% of building value, higher than 50% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Concord?
Merrimack County's air had a median air quality index of 37, and 97% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Concord?
Concord has 44,375 residents. The median resident of Concord is 40.7 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 42.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #407 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 56.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Concord compare with the rest of New Hampshire?
Concord ranks #8 of the 20 New Hampshire cities we track, with a score of 64.4 against New Hampshire's statewide 83.4. Its households earn 15% below the New Hampshire median. Violent crime is 54% above the statewide rate. Homes are 12% below the typical New Hampshire home.
What cities are similar in size to Concord?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Concord's population of 44,375 are Gainesville, GA (#688 overall), Bountiful, UT (#281 overall), Lebanon, TN (#386 overall), Burlington, VT (#202 overall), and Pearl City, HI (#331 overall). Concord is #203.