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Concord.
About
Life in Concord
Living in Concord means you're in a solidly middle-class East Bay suburb where a median household income of about $109K actually goes somewhere—though you'll still pay Bay Area prices for housing, with homes around $756K and rent averaging $2,274 a month. The city has genuinely transformed from pure bedroom community into a job center; yes, it's got big-box retail and headquarters like BevMo!, but jobs have actually grown here over the last couple decades, so you're not automatically commuting 90 minutes to San Francisco (though plenty of people still do—the average commute is about 33 minutes). The community itself is diverse and family-oriented: nearly 50% of households are married couples, a third have kids under 18, and you've got a real mix of white, Latino, and Asian residents (31% Latino community, 15% Asian) that shapes the local food scene and cultural events year-round.
Concord at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Foreign-Born
25.5%
Broadband Internet
95.1%
of households
Population Growth
-1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics25.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Concord: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Concord, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (31.1%), and 23.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.3%
of residents
65 and Older
16.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.3%
of households
Married Couples
48.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Concord
In Concord, rent runs 12% above the CA average, and home values are 9% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,418
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $720,907 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Concord
Unemployment in Concord is 1.1 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Concord Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32.6 min avg
How Concord residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Concord, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 31 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 28% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Concord runs 28% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
420.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,784.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Concord Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Contra Costa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Contra Costa County, which includes Concord, the most common type is strong wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Flood | $70 |
| 2023 | 9 | High Wind | Not estimated |
| 2022 | 12 | Strong Wind | $10 |
| 2021 | 12 | Strong Wind | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 18 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 32 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 16 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
261 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Contra Costa County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Contra Costa County, which includes Concord, is typically good — 195 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
195
per year
Moderate Days
168
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Contra Costa County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Concord has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
51
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
57
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 41°F | 3.21" |
| Feb | 62°F | 44°F | 3.19" |
| Mar | 67°F | 47°F | 2.26" |
| Apr | 71°F | 49°F | 1.12" |
| May | 78°F | 53°F | 0.51" |
| Jun | 84°F | 57°F | 0.16" |
| Jul | 88°F | 59°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 88°F | 59°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 85°F | 58°F | 0.06" |
| Oct | 78°F | 53°F | 0.73" |
| Nov | 66°F | 45°F | 1.61" |
| Dec | 58°F | 41°F | 3.18" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Concord
Concord has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
John Muir Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Walnut Creek
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Walnut Creek
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Martinez
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Concord
Concord's student/teacher ratio is 22.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 37.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
28
within city limits
Private Schools
19
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Concord (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 15,358 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 32% graduate · median earnings $56,684 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,320 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,834 (10 yrs after entry)
Saint Mary's College of California
10.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,947 students · in-state tuition $59,769 · 75% graduate · median earnings $83,501 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 804 students · in-state tuition $10,310 · 66% graduate · median earnings $105,475 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Concord
Concord has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
6 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
7 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
20 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
25 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
28 mi awayPublic Libraries in Concord
Concord Library
2900 Salvio Street, Concord
Cities Near Concord
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Concord?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Concord FAQ
Is Concord, California affordable?⌄
Concord's median rent is $2,274/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $108,709/year. Median home value is $797,600.
Is Concord, California safe?⌄
Concord's violent crime rate was 420 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2784 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Concord, California?⌄
Concord has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Concord, California?⌄
The cost of living in Concord is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,274/month and median household income is $108,709/year. The median home value is $797,600. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Concord, California?⌄
The average commute in Concord is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from