What are the schools like in Concord, AL?

School district data for Concord is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Concord?

The median household income in Concord, AL is $72,724 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Concord, AL?

Concord has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.2 inches.

Concord, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Concord, AL affordable or expensive?

Concord's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Concord is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $144,700 and the median rent is $1,037 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Concord, AL?

Concord has a violent crime rate of 635.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2558.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Concord, AL a Good Place to Live?

Concord is a small town of 1,698 in Alabama, with a median household income of $72,724 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Concord stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Concord is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Concord city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.6

Concord's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Concord costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Concord, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$144,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,037	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,724	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Concord's violent crime rate is 635.9 per 100,000 residents — 67% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

635.9 /100k

Property Crime

2558.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Concord, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Concord sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 55.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Concord, AL
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	55.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.2"

Demographics

Metric	Concord, AL	National Avg
Population	1,698	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rock Creek, AL 3 mi Hueytown, AL 4 mi Pleasant Grove, AL 4 mi Sylvan Springs, AL 5 mi Brighton, AL 6 mi

Concord vs Other Cities

Concord, AL vs Rock Creek, AL Concord, AL vs Hueytown, AL Concord, AL vs Pleasant Grove, AL Concord, AL vs Sylvan Springs, AL Concord, AL vs Brighton, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Concord, AL affordable or expensive?

Concord's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Concord roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $144,700 and median rent is $1,037/month.

What is the crime rate in Concord, AL?

Concord's violent crime rate is 635.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2558.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Concord?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Concord, AL a good place to live?

Concord, AL has a population of 1,698, a median household income of $72,724, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Concord?

Concord averages 55.7°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.5 inches with about 1.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Concord?

The population of Concord, Alabama is 1,698 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Concord?

Key numbers for living in Concord: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $144,700, median household income $72,724, crime index 149 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Concord side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.