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Is Concord a Good Place to Live? Concord, North Carolina: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Concord ranks #354 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #49 of 256 mid-size cities and #7 of 22 in North Carolina. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (117 per 100,000, #19 of 235) and fast population growth (+1.7%, #25 of 241), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
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 97.3, 3% below the US level of 100 and #556 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,451/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $380,870, 14% above the typical North Carolina home ($334,773).
| Measure | Concord | North CarolinaNC | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 97.3#556 of 1,308 | 94.3 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $380,870#582 of 1,187 | $334,773 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,813/mo#589 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $353,700#664 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,451/mo#686 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 4.1x#604 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 20%#447 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). North Carolina 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro.
North Carolina housing market →Is Concord safe?
Concord recorded 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 64% below the US rate of 328 and 65% below North Carolina's 330. That ranks #170 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #19 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Concord Police Department. Property crime runs 930 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Concord | North CarolinaNC | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 352 · US 328 | 117#170 of 1,085 | 330 | 352 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,730 · US 1,548 | 930#186 of 1,085 | 1,780 | 1,730 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). North Carolina 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 $86,921, 5% above the US figure of $83,163 and 18% above North Carolina ($73,958). Unemployment is 3.7% (US 4.3%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.7% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Concord | North CarolinaNC | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $83,163 | $86,921#507 of 1,312 | $73,958 | $80,112 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.7%#342 of 1,058 | 3.8% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 9.6%#468 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.5% | +1.7%#129 of 1,132 | +1.3% | +0.3% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). North Carolina 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 36.5 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 40.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #445 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 65.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Concord | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 36.5 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 40.9%#445 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 65.2% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Concord's schools and health?
Concord's 30 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (North Carolina 86.4%), with 16.5 students per teacher and $10,764 spent per pupil. 33.5% of adults are obese and 10.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Concord | North CarolinaNC | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 88% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 86.4% | 88% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 16.5#685 of 1,188 | — | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $10,764#1087 of 1,188 | — | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 33.5%#655 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 10.6%#524 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 16.6%#541 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 10.5%#718 of 1,311 | — | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). North Carolina is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 24,736 students are enrolled in Concord's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Concord?
The average commute in Concord is 26.9 minutes (North Carolina 25.7); 0.2% of workers take transit and 17.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Concord scores 9.2 of 20 (below average walkable), #791 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 78.5°F and winters 42.8°F, with 47.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Concord | North CarolinaNC | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 26.9 min#922 of 1,312 | 25.7 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 6.4%#761 of 1,312 | 6.9% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 71.7% | 71.6% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 0.2% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 17.4% | 15.4% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 9.2#791 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). North Carolina 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 | 52.8 | 28.9 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 56.7 | 31.4 | 3.1 |
| Mar | 64.5 | 38.1 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 74.1 | 46.8 | 4 |
| May | 81.4 | 56.1 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 88.4 | 64.9 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 91.8 | 68.7 | 5.3 |
| Aug | 89.8 | 67.2 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 84 | 60.5 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 74.4 | 47.9 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 63.9 | 37.2 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 55.6 | 31.6 | 3.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Concord.
| Measure | Concord | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 60.7°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 78.5°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 42.8°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 47.9 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Concord.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Concord?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Concord's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Cabarrus County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, inland flooding, and hurricane, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 56% of US counties.
| Measure | Concord | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.16%#761 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Cabarrus County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Cabarrus County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Ice storm | 0.0043% | 85% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.12% | 83% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.0018% | 56% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0093% | 52% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0029% | 50% 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 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #49 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 108,719.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord, NCPop. 108,719 | #354 | 60.8 | $86,921 | $1,451/mo | 117 | 26.9 min |
| Sparks, NVPop. 110,024 | #738 | 54.3 | $89,056 | $1,716/mo | 365 | 24 min |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura), CAPop. 109,857 | #591 | 56.8 | $103,069 | $2,198/mo | 351 | 24.1 min |
| Tyler, TXPop. 109,215 | #769 | 53.8 | $67,486 | $1,252/mo | 366 | 20 min |
| San Tan Valley, AZPop. 109,189 | #1176 | 45.8 | $96,713 | $2,085/mo | no data | 36.4 min |
| Rio Rancho, NMPop. 108,515 | #423 | 59.6 | $89,596 | $1,514/mo | 322 | 29.7 min |
| Davie, FLPop. 108,346 | #906 | 51.6 | $87,250 | $2,066/mo | part year | 28.8 min |
| Hillsboro, ORPop. 108,231 | #349 | 60.9 | $106,409 | $1,978/mo | 288 | 22.9 min |
| Centennial, COPop. 108,201 | #165 | 65.5 | $131,928 | $2,148/mo | 192 | 25.9 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 North Carolina?
Concord ranks #7 of the 22 North Carolina cities we track, with a score of 60.8 against North Carolina's statewide 59.1. Its households earn 18% above the North Carolina median. Violent crime is 65% below the statewide rate. Homes are 14% above the typical North Carolina home.
| City | Rank in NC | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex, NCPop. 70,630 | #1 | 74.9 | $144,135 | $1,902/mo | 53 |
| Cary, NCPop. 179,306 | #2 | 71.2 | $134,905 | $1,738/mo | 75 |
| Wake Forest, NCPop. 52,844 | #3 | 69.2 | $123,802 | $1,596/mo | 85 |
| Huntersville, NCPop. 63,969 | #4 | 68.0 | $120,516 | $1,834/mo | 115 |
| Chapel Hill, NCPop. 61,607 | #5 | 65.1 | $85,989 | $1,613/mo | 86 |
| Raleigh, NCPop. 481,031 | #6 | 61.2 | $85,395 | $1,572/mo | 395 |
| Concord, NCPop. 108,719 | #7 | 60.8 | $86,921 | $1,451/mo | 117 |
| Mooresville, NCPop. 52,381 | #8 | 60.5 | $89,647 | $1,626/mo | 247 |
| Kannapolis, NCPop. 57,890 | #9 | 57.9 | $73,836 | $1,319/mo | 170 |
| Durham, NCPop. 291,467 | #10 | 57.4 | $81,619 | $1,508/mo | 507 |
| Charlotte, NCPop. 903,844 | #11 | 56.3 | $82,068 | $1,612/mo | 559 |
| Wilmington, NCPop. 120,805 | #12 | 55.7 | $66,738 | $1,395/mo | 406 |
| Jacksonville, NCPop. 71,279 | #13 | 53.4 | $57,697 | $1,321/mo | 228 |
| High Point, NCPop. 116,245 | #14 | 53.3 | $64,561 | $1,116/mo | 521 |
| Asheville, NCPop. 94,535 | #15 | 51.7 | $71,102 | $1,402/mo | 753 |
| Greensboro, NCPop. 301,198 | #16 | 49.7 | $61,515 | $1,172/mo | 702 |
| Greenville, NCPop. 92,857 | #17 | 49.6 | $49,748 | $1,007/mo | 449 |
| Burlington, NCPop. 59,610 | #18 | 48.1 | $56,880 | $1,051/mo | 640 |
| Winston-Salem, NCPop. 252,037 | #19 | 47.8 | $59,268 | $1,087/mo | 744 |
| Gastonia, NCPop. 82,884 | #20 | 47.3 | $64,059 | $1,204/mo | 889 |
| Fayetteville, NCPop. 210,815 | #21 | 46.8 | $58,407 | $1,250/mo | 614 |
| Rocky Mount, NCPop. 54,297 | #22 | 44.4 | $55,534 | $957/mo | 672 |
All 22 North Carolina cities we track, by overall score. North Carolina statewide: median income $73,958, violent crime 330.3 per 100,000.
How is Concord's score calculated?
Concord scores 60.8 out of 100, #354 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with North Carolina'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.
59.6 - 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 70.6.
92.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Concord. Similar-size median 53.8.
57.6 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Concord's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
52.6 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Concord's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
66.8 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Concord. Similar-size median 51.2.
60.4 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Concord. Similar-size median 42.1.
59.2 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Concord. Similar-size median 50.1.
49.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Concord's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
43.2 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 45.9.
43.7 - 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 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 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, NC a good place to live?
Concord ranks #354 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #49 of 256 mid-size cities and #7 of 22 in North Carolina. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (117 per 100,000, #19 of 235) and fast population growth (+1.7%, #25 of 241), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Concord?
Concord's cost of living index is 97.3, 3% below the US level of 100 and #556 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,451/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $380,870, 14% above the typical North Carolina home ($334,773).
What is the crime rate in Concord?
Concord recorded 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 64% below the US rate of 328 and 65% below North Carolina's 330. That ranks #170 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #19 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Concord Police Department. Property crime runs 930 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Concord?
The median household in Concord earns $86,921, 5% above the US figure of $83,163 and 18% above North Carolina ($73,958). Unemployment is 3.7% (US 4.3%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.7% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Concord?
Median rent in Concord is $1,451/mo (Census), #686 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,813/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 20% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Concord?
The typical home value in Concord is $380,870, down 0.5% in a year, against $334,773 for North Carolina and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $353,700.
How are the public schools in Concord?
Concord's 30 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (North Carolina 86.4%), with 16.5 students per teacher and $10,764 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Concord?
The average commute is 26.9 minutes, #922 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.7 minutes across North Carolina. 6.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Concord?
Concord averages 60.7°F over the year, 78.5°F in summer and 42.8°F in winter, with 47.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Concord walkable?
Concord scores 9.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #791 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 Cabarrus County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, inland flooding, and hurricane, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 56% of US counties.
Who lives in Concord?
Concord has 108,719 residents. The median resident of Concord is 36.5 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 40.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #445 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 65.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Concord compare with the rest of North Carolina?
Concord ranks #7 of the 22 North Carolina cities we track, with a score of 60.8 against North Carolina's statewide 59.1. Its households earn 18% above the North Carolina median. Violent crime is 65% below the statewide rate. Homes are 14% above the typical North Carolina home.
What cities are similar in size to Concord?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Concord's population of 108,719 are Sparks, NV (#738 overall), San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA (#591 overall), Tyler, TX (#769 overall), San Tan Valley, AZ (#1176 overall), and Rio Rancho, NM (#423 overall). Concord is #354.