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Living in
Concord.
Concord is an unincorporated community in St. Louis County, MO. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Concord
Concord feels like a comfortable, stable suburb where you're not paying St. Louis city prices but still have easy access to everything the metro area offers. With a median household income around $89,000 and median home values near $304,000, housing is reasonable compared to many Midwest suburbs—and the unemployment rate sits at a healthy 4.1%, suggesting steady job prospects, especially if you're willing to commute into the broader St.
Concord at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Foreign-Born
6.5%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
+0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.5% foreign-born, most often from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Who lives in Concord: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Concord, the largest foreign-born group is from Bosnia and Herzegovina (35.9%), and 4.6% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
20.4%
of residents
65 and Older
24.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.2%
of households
Married Couples
49.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
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 18% above MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Concord
In Concord, rent runs 18% above the MO average, and home values are 32% above the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,333
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
86.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $334,670 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Concord and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Louis County, which includes Concord, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Concord: St. Louis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Louis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Concord is about 2% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Concord Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL metro area
Commute24.1 min avg
How Concord residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Concord, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M 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 34% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the St. Louis County Police Department, which covers Concord, runs 34% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
439.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,428.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by St. Louis County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Louis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Louis County, which includes Concord, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.8M |
| 2024 | 18 | Tornado | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.6M |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $124,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Louis County, county-wide
Concord is about 2% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Louis city, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 10 miles from Concord) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
125
per year
Moderate Days
232
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: St. Louis city, MO (10 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Concord has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.7"
Annual Snowfall
10.2"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
79
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 25°F | 2.71" |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.28" |
| Mar | 56°F | 38°F | 3.61" |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 4.83" |
| May | 77°F | 59°F | 4.90" |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 4.74" |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.21" |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 3.75" |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 3.41" |
| Oct | 70°F | 50°F | 3.20" |
| Nov | 56°F | 39°F | 3.69" |
| Dec | 45°F | 30°F | 2.58" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Concord
Uninsured
3.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Concord's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Hospital South
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.3 mi away · Saint Louis
Ssm St Clare Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Fenton
St Louis Forensic Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 7.5 mi away · Saint Louis
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.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Concord
Concord's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Concord (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,267 students · in-state tuition $57,960 · 76% graduate · median earnings $75,998 (10 yrs after entry)
Maryville University of Saint Louis
12.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 5,658 students · in-state tuition $27,166 · 61% graduate · median earnings $67,386 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,304 students · in-state tuition $32,690 · 55% graduate · median earnings $56,096 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,488 students · in-state tuition $36,084 · 56% graduate · median earnings $49,360 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 960 students · in-state tuition $7,008 · 29% graduate · median earnings $39,919 (10 yrs after entry)
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
9.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 446 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $82,420 (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: Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Concord
Concord has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
3 mi awayGateway Arch National Park
National Park
12 mi awaySte. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
41 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
88 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Concord
Grant'S View Branch
9700 Musick Road, St. Louis
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, Missouri affordable?⌄
Concord's median rent is $1,215/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $89,038/year. Median home value is $303,600.
Is Concord, Missouri safe?⌄
Concord is policed by the St. Louis County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 440 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1429 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Concord, Missouri?⌄
St. Louis County, which includes Concord, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Concord, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Concord is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,215/month and median household income is $89,038/year. The median home value is $303,600. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Concord, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Concord is 24 minutes, which is about 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