Living in Concord, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Concord · Census data 2020–2024
Concord has 1,913 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $66,406 (4% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $173,500, the median rent is $775/month.
Concord at a glance
- Population
- 1,913
- Median age
- 39.2State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $66,406State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $173,500State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Concord a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Alabama median; home values 17% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Concord
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Concord the median home value is $173,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 18.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,080 a month in housing costs.
Concord median household income
The median household income in Concord is $66,406 and the income per person is $31,703. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Concord: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 845
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 16.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.70
Concord demographics
- Population
- 1,913
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 709
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Concord ›
Education in Concord
13.7% of adults 25 and older in Concord have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Concord
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 86.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Concord vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 1,913 | $66,406 | $173,500 | $775 |
| Rock Creek | 1,103 | $84,432 | $147,900 | — |
| Hueytown | 16,414 | $62,784 | $155,300 | $1,304 |
| Pleasant Grove | 9,442 | $70,317 | $226,400 | $1,400 |
| Sylvan Springs | 1,490 | $81,927 | $217,000 | $1,313 |
| Brighton | 3,079 | $38,221 | $70,800 | $656 |
| Maytown | 314 | $50,938 | $120,800 | $1,045 |
| Midfield | 5,045 | $52,755 | $107,600 | $1,244 |
| Fairfield | 9,728 | $48,456 | $129,300 | $1,008 |
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What is the median household income in Concord, AL?
The median household income in Concord is $66,406, 4% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Concord?
The median home value in Concord is $173,500, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Concord?
The median gross rent in Concord is $775 per month, about 18.1% of household income.
Is Concord, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Alabama median; home values 17% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Concord?
The median age in Concord is 39.2 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Concord?
The average commute to work in Concord is 31 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Concord?
The unemployment rate in Concord is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Concord?
13.7% of adults in Concord have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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