Concord, New Hampshire
Among the top 19% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 32% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 74% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 65% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 8% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 4% for property tax rate
Concord is a mid-size city in New Hampshire with about 44,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, natural disaster risk, and income tax. It rates lower on annual snowfall and property tax rate.
Official websiteconcordnh.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.8 in3.1 in
humid 53%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$78k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 33% of US places
Home Value$288k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 24% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 17% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.40%better than 4% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.88%better than 65% of US places
Unemployment5.3%better than 37% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)23°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.0 in51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall67.7 inbetter than 7% of US places
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 34% of US places
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 73% of US places
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 58% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk26.9better than 92% of US places
Air Quality33 AQIbetter than 88% of US places
School Quality89.2better than 81% of US places
Violent Crime1849/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Property Crime1368/100kbetter than 34% of US places
Community
Population44,04997th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.146th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2455th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0870th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)85.7%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.3%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.6%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.0%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 71% of US places
Walkability8.4/20better than 77% of US places
Airport Distance66 mibetter than 57% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.1%better than 61% of US places
Amenities Nearby30.19better than 28% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 87% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Concord an affordable place to live?
- Concord is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 33% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Concord?
- The median home value in Concord is $288k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Concord?
- Median household income in Concord is $78k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Concord?
- Median gross rent in Concord is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Concord safe?
- Concord is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1849/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 1368/100k.
- What is the weather like in Concord?
- Concord averages 71°F in July and 23°F in January, with 42.0 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Concord?
- Public-school quality in Concord is above average, scoring better than 81% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Concord?
- The average one-way commute in Concord is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)