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Concord.
About
Life in Concord
If you're considering Concord, expect a solid small capital city with stable employment, reasonable cost of living, and a genuine community feel—not a tourist destination pretending to be one. The state government and hospital provide reliable job stability, and the median household income of $84,902 reflects a working professional base. Housing runs around $350,900 for homes and $1,360 monthly for rentals, which is manageable for New England but not cheap.
Concord at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Foreign-Born
7.3%
Broadband Internet
92.9%
of households
Population Growth
+1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.3% foreign-born, most often from Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Who lives in Concord: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Concord, the largest foreign-born group is from Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) (13.2%), and 2.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.2%
of residents
65 and Older
18.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.3%
of households
Married Couples
42.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.27
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 about average for NH
Rent, home values, and income in Concord
In Concord, home values are 13% below the NH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$7,227
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $448,333 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below NH average
Unemployment in Concord
Unemployment in Concord is 0.4 percentage points lower than the NH 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
Commute23 min avg
How Concord residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Concord, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
Small hub686k passengers boarded in 2025
- 64 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M 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 45% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Concord runs 45% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
180.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,429.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Concord Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
78.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Merrimack County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Merrimack County, which includes Concord, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Winter Storm | $4,100 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 15 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 10 | Winter Storm | $45,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $90,000 |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $125,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 21 | Heavy Snow | 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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Merrimack County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Merrimack County, which includes Concord, is typically good.
Median AQI
37
Merrimack County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Concord has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.0"
Annual Snowfall
67.7"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
165
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 2.80" |
| Feb | 35°F | 15°F | 2.75" |
| Mar | 44°F | 23°F | 3.28" |
| Apr | 58°F | 33°F | 3.43" |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 3.47" |
| Jun | 78°F | 54°F | 3.77" |
| Jul | 83°F | 59°F | 3.62" |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 3.63" |
| Sep | 74°F | 49°F | 3.63" |
| Oct | 61°F | 38°F | 4.43" |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 3.44" |
| Dec | 37°F | 20°F | 3.70" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Concord
Concord has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Concord Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
New Hampshire Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available
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.
Education12.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Concord
Concord's student/teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Concord
NHTI-Concord's Community College
Public · 2-year · 2,154 students · in-state tuition $7,650 · 36% graduate · median earnings $53,372 (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: Lowell National Historical Park, 42 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Concord
Concord has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lowell National Historical Park (42 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
42 mi awaySaint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
45 mi awayMinute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
55 mi awayMarsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
56 mi awaySalem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
60 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
60 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
63 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
65 mi awayPublic Libraries in Concord
Concord Public Library
45 Green Street, Concord
Heights Branch Library
14 Cantebury Road, Concord
Penacook Branch Library
3 Merrimack Street, Penacook
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, New Hampshire affordable?⌄
Concord's median rent is $1,441/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $84,902/year. Median home value is $350,900.
Is Concord, New Hampshire safe?⌄
Concord's violent crime rate was 181 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1430 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Concord, New Hampshire?⌄
Concord has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Concord, New Hampshire?⌄
The cost of living in Concord is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,441/month and median household income is $84,902/year. The median home value is $350,900. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Concord, New Hampshire?⌄
The average commute in Concord is 23 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