What are the schools like in Concord, NH?

Concord is served primarily by Concord School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Concord?

The median household income in Concord, NH is $77,874 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Concord, NH?

Concord has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 67.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Concord, NH affordable or expensive?

Concord's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Concord is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $287,600 and the median rent is $1,277 per month.

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

Concord has a violent crime rate of 180.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1229.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Concord, NH a Good Place to Live?

Concord is a small city of 44,049 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $77,874 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 103.4

Concord's overall cost of living index is 103.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Concord costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Concord, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$287,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,277	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,874	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Concord's violent crime rate is 180.7 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

180.7 /100k

Property Crime

1229.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Concord is served primarily by Concord School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Concord, NH	National Avg
School District	Concord School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Concord sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 83.0°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 67.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Concord, NH
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	83.0°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	67.7"

Demographics

Metric	Concord, NH	National Avg
Population	44,049	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Loudon, NH 6 mi Contoocook, NH 8 mi Suncook, NH 9 mi Hooksett, NH 11 mi Pittsfield, NH 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Concord

Concord, NH is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

03301 03303 03224

Concord vs Other Cities

Concord, NH vs Loudon, NH Concord, NH vs Contoocook, NH Concord, NH vs Suncook, NH Concord, NH vs Hooksett, NH Concord, NH vs Pittsfield, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Concord, NH affordable or expensive?

Concord's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Concord roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $287,600 and median rent is $1,277/month.

What is the crime rate in Concord, NH?

Concord's violent crime rate is 180.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1229.2 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 Concord School District. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 38.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Concord, NH a good place to live?

Concord, NH has a population of 44,049, a median household income of $77,874, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. 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 31.6°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 67.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Concord?

Concord, NH is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 03301, 03303, 03224.

What is the population of Concord?

The population of Concord, New Hampshire is 44,049 with a median age of 40.1. 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 103 (100 = US average), median home $287,600, median household income $77,874, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.