West Concord is a small town of 873 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $75,625
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Concord stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether West Concord is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West 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: 93.1
West Concord's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Concord costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Concord, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$140,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$800
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
West Concord's violent crime rate is 119.9 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
119.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
West Concord, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Concord sees average highs of 22.6°F in January
and 81.2°F in July,
with 36.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.4 inches of snow per year.
West Concord's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Concord roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $140,800 and median rent is $800/month.
West Concord's violent crime rate is 119.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is None per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
West Concord, MN has a population of 873, a median household income of $75,625, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
West Concord averages 22.6°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.3 inches
with about 44.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Concord, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55985.
The population of West Concord, Minnesota is 873 with a median age of 32.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Concord: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $140,800, median household income $75,625. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Concord side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
