Concord is a small town of 1,117 in Virginia, with a median household income of $42,049
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Concord stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
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: 90.3
Concord's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Concord costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Concord, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$164,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$723
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,049
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Concord's violent crime rate is 180.4 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
180.4 /100k
Property Crime
1249.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Concord is served primarily by Campbell County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Concord, VA
National Avg
School District
Campbell County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
70.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Concord sees average highs of 44.9°F in January
and 86.1°F in July,
with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.9 inches of snow per year.
Concord's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Concord roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $164,100 and median rent is $723/month.
Concord's violent crime rate is 180.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1249.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Concord are operated by Campbell County Public Schools.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Concord, VA has a population of 1,117, a median household income of $42,049, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Concord averages 44.9°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches
with about 10.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Concord, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 24538, 24593.
The population of Concord, Virginia is 1,117 with a median age of 54.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Concord: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $164,100, median household income $42,049, crime index 52 (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.
