Concord, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
124,260 Population 4,065/sq mi density
$109,195 Median Income $49,514 per capita
$755,900 Home Value $722,165 Zillow
$2,226 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
486 Violent Crime/100K 2,999 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$109,195 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$755,900 home value, $2,226/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
486 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Concord, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$109,195
45% above
$49,514 per capita
Home Value
$755,900
168% above
Zillow: $722,165
Median Rent
$2,226/mo
91% above
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
486/100K
28% above
2,999/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
12% above
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Concord Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Concord's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
145%
Home Value
268%
Rent
191%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Concord a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Concord residents earn a median household income of $109,195 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,514. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Concord is $755,900 , 168% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $722,165. Median rent is $2,226/month, with 35.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Concord reports 486 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,999/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.

Education

37.8% of adults in Concord hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Concord has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Data Overview

People

Population124,260
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density4,065/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born25.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,195
Per Capita$49,514
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778

Housing

C+
Home Value$755,900
Rent$2,226
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$722,165
Housing Units46,745
Rent Burden35.5%

Crime

F
Violent486/100K
Property2,999/100K
Murder2.5/100K
Assault298/100K
Burglary429/100K

Health

Obesity28.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation161 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in Concord was built in 1970.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
25.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.