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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 81.8% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.2% |
| 36% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $178,979 |
| 138% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $78,355 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,187 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $152,234 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 58,457 |
| County GDP | $240,665M |
| Restaurants | 3,917 |
| Healthcare | 5,066 |
| Retail | 4,730 |
| Manufacturing | 1,511 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,825 |
| 209% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.23% |
| Commute Time | 33.5 min |
| Work from Home | 27.5% |
| Census Median | $881,800 |
| 213% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $824,000 |
| Median List Price | $824,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $498 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 31.3% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,444 |
| 110% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,825 |
| 209% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.23% |
| Obesity | 23.6% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.7% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.4% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 8.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,416/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,066 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 74 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.7 inches |
| 31% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 142 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,774/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4519°N, 71.4032°W |
| County FIPS | 25017 |
Winner: Democrat by 39.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 69.9% |
| 107% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,774/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 71 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,066 |
| Restaurants | 3,917 |
| Retail Stores | 4,730 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 74 |
| Avg Commute | 33.5 min |
| Work from Home | 27.5% |