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Concord, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Cabarrus County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
106,518 Population 1,646/sq mi density
$84,752 Median Income $40,763 per capita
$327,600 Home Value $378,231 Zillow
$1,365 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
122 Violent Crime/100K 1,650 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$84,752 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$327,600 home value, $1,365/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Concord, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,752
13% above
$40,763 per capita
Home Value
$327,600
16% above
Zillow: $378,231
Median Rent
$1,365/mo
17% above
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
122/100K
68% below
1,650/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
24% above
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
302 sunny days/yr

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
113%
Home Value
116%
Rent
117%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
124%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Concord a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $84,752 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,763. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,614 business establishments, including 487 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Concord is $327,600 , 16% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,231. Median rent is $1,365/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.

Safety & Crime

Concord reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,650/100K. The murder rate is 4.2/100K.

Education

41.7% of adults in Concord hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 91.3% 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 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population106,518
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,646/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,752
Per Capita$40,763
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$12,962M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$327,600
Rent$1,365
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$378,231
Housing Units41,988
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent122/100K
Property1,650/100K
Murder4.2/100K
Assault87/100K
Burglary155/100K

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,537/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation653 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed226 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Concord was founded in 1796.
The median home in Concord was built in 1996.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Concord-Padgett Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 226 Mbps.
There are 487 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.