What are the schools like in Concord, MI?

Concord is served primarily by Concord Community Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.

What is the median household income in Concord?

The median household income in Concord, MI is $59,188 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Concord, MI?

Concord has an average high temperature of 31.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Concord, MI 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 $139,100 and the median rent is $975 per month.

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

Concord has a violent crime rate of 310.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1035.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Concord, MI a Good Place to Live?

Concord is a small town of 1,177 in Michigan, with a median household income of $59,188 and a 4.2% 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, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 92.7

Concord's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Concord costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Concord, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$139,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$975	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,188	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Concord's violent crime rate is 310.4 per 100,000 residents — 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

310.4 /100k

Property Crime

1035.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Concord is served primarily by Concord Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Concord, MI	National Avg
School District	Concord Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Concord sees average highs of 31.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation and 40.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Concord, MI
Average High — January	31.3°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.3"
Annual Snowfall	40.4"

Demographics

Metric	Concord, MI	National Avg
Population	1,177	—
Median Age	31.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	33.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Concord

Concord, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49237

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Concord, MI 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 $139,100 and median rent is $975/month.

What is the crime rate in Concord, MI?

Concord's violent crime rate is 310.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1035.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Concord?

Public schools in Concord are operated by Concord Community Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Concord, MI a good place to live?

Concord, MI has a population of 1,177, a median household income of $59,188, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 31.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches with about 40.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Concord?

Concord, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49237.

What is the population of Concord?

The population of Concord, Michigan is 1,177 with a median age of 31.5. 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 $139,100, median household income $59,188, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.