West Concord, MA

Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area

West Concord is a small city in Massachusetts with a population of 5,997. Residents earn $178,979 per year, which is 138% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
5,997 Population 1,774/sq mi density
$178,979 Median Income $78,355 per capita
$881,800 Home Value
$2,444 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$178,979 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$881,800 home value, $2,444/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $178,979
138% higher than US avg
Home Value $881,800
213% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 69.9%
107% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,444
110% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.6%
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

How West Concord Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,997
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,774/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 79%

Economy

A+
Median Income$178,979
Per Capita$78,355
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$240,665M
Commute34 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$881,800
Rent$2,444
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation142 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+69.9%
High School+92.3%
School Score6.49

Community

2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute34 min
Libraries71

Is West Concord a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Concord receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. West Concord stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Concord is $178,979, which is significantly higher than the national average — 138% above $75,149. This places West Concord among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Concord is $881,800, making it a premium housing market at 213% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,444 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

West Concord is a highly educated community — 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

West Concord experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

West Concord has a population of 5,997 with a density of 1,774 people per square mile. The median age is 45.1 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.2%), with 2% Hispanic, 4.2% Black.

Population

5,997
Total Population
1,774
People / sq mi
45.1yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

West Concord vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.8%
4% above US avg
Spanish18.2%
36% above US avg

Social Characteristics

West Concord vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Concord is $178,979, which is 138% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: West Concord vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$178,979
138% above US avg
Per Capita Income$78,355
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
IRS Avg AGI$152,234

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)58,457
County GDP$240,665M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,917
Healthcare5,066
Retail4,730
Manufacturing1,511

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,825
209% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.5 min
Work from Home27.5%

Walkability

The median home value in West Concord is $881,800, 213% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,444 (110% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$881,800
213% above US avg
Median List Price$824,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$824,000
$/Sq Ft$498
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio97.1%
Price Drops31.3%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,444
110% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,727
1 Bedroom$1,822
2 Bedrooms$2,300
3 Bedrooms$2,858
4 Bedrooms$3,232

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,825
209% above US avg
Effective Rate1.23%
In West Concord, 23.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.7% report depression. 15.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: West Concord vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.6%
26% below US avg
Diabetes6.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure24.7%
Asthma10.9%
COPD3.7%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity15.4%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress8.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate78.6%
Premature Death4,416/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.4/10
Exercise Access97.1%
Healthcare Facilities5,066

Crime Rates: West Concord vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)74

Safety Score

West Concord has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.7 inches
31% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation142 ft (43 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density1,774/sq mi
Coordinates42.4519°N, 71.4032°W
County FIPS25017
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 69.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (107% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 39.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 29%
D 68.5%

Winner: Democrat by 39.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+69.9%
107% above US avg
High School+92.3%
School Test Score6.49
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,774/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries71
Healthcare Facilities5,066
Restaurants3,917
Retail Stores4,730

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)74

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.5 min
Work from Home27.5%

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