What are the schools like in Concord, NC?

Concord is served primarily by Cabarrus County Schools. The district operates 20 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What is the median household income in Concord?

The median household income in Concord, NC is $83,480 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Concord, NC?

Concord has an average high temperature of 52.8°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Concord, NC affordable or expensive?

Concord's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Concord is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $288,100 and the median rent is $1,259 per month.

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

Concord has a violent crime rate of 159.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1105.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Concord, NC a Good Place to Live?

Concord is a mid-sized city of 105,335 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $83,480 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Concord stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

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: 97.0

Concord's overall cost of living index is 97.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Concord costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Concord, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$288,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,259	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,480	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Concord's violent crime rate is 159.0 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

159.0 /100k

Property Crime

1105.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Concord is served primarily by Cabarrus County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Concord, NC	National Avg
School District	Cabarrus County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	20	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Concord sees average highs of 52.8°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation and 3.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Concord, NC
Average High — January	52.8°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.0"
Annual Snowfall	3.3"

Demographics

Metric	Concord, NC	National Avg
Population	105,335	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	22.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.1%	18.9%
Asian	6.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Harrisburg, NC 6 mi Kannapolis, NC 6 mi Enochville, NC 9 mi Landis, NC 11 mi Mount Pleasant, NC 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Concord

Concord, NC is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

28027 28025

Concord vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Concord, NC affordable or expensive?

Concord's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Concord roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $288,100 and median rent is $1,259/month.

What is the crime rate in Concord, NC?

Concord's violent crime rate is 159.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1105.2 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 Cabarrus County Schools. The district has 20 elementary, 9 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 40.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Concord, NC a good place to live?

Concord, NC has a population of 105,335, a median household income of $83,480, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 52.8°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches with about 3.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Concord?

Concord, NC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 28027, 28025.

What is the population of Concord?

The population of Concord, North Carolina is 105,335 with a median age of 37.3. 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 97 (100 = US average), median home $288,100, median household income $83,480, crime index 46 (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.