West Concord, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dodge County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
753 Population 697/sq mi density
$81,111 Median Income $36,899 per capita
$154,300 Home Value $278,529 Zillow
$786 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
120 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$81,111 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,300 home value, $786/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

West Concord, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,111
8% above
$36,899 per capita
Home Value
$154,300
45% below
Zillow: $278,529
Median Rent
$786/mo
32% below
21.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
120/100K
68% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
45% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How West Concord Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
55%
Rent
68%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Concord a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Concord residents earn a median household income of $81,111 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,899. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Concord is $154,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,529. Median rent is $786/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

West Concord reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

18.6% of adults in West Concord hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Concord has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population753
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density697/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,111
Per Capita$36,899
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,178

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,300
Rent$786
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$278,529
Housing Units373
Rent Burden21.6%

Crime

C
Violent120/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,217/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation1,231 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed249 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in West Concord was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 249 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.