Living in West Concord, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Concord · Census data 2020–2024
West Concord has 5,876 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $183,228 (76% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $904,200, the median rent is $2,675/month.
West Concord at a glance
- Population
- 5,876
- Median age
- 48.1State: 40
- Median household income
- $183,228State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $904,200State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,675/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 62.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is West Concord a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 76% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Concord
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Concord the median home value is $904,200, 172% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,675 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
West Concord median household income
The median household income in West Concord is $183,228 and the income per person is $87,886. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in West Concord: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,503
- Owner-occupied
- 62.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.6%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.23
West Concord demographics
- Population
- 5,876
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 2,340
- Foreign-born
- 12.6%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Concord ›
Education in West Concord
68.7% of adults 25 and older in West Concord have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 41.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Concord
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 32.3%
- Drive alone
- 51.7%
- Public transit
- 7.4%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
West Concord vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Concord | 5,876 | $183,228 | $904,200 | $2,675 |
| Concord | 18,223 | $195,350 | $1,210,000 | $2,631 |
| Acton | 24,155 | $158,230 | $807,300 | $1,986 |
| Maynard | 10,712 | $124,067 | $527,400 | $1,800 |
| Sudbury | 19,306 | $236,250 | $988,900 | $1,445 |
| Lincoln | 6,948 | $175,117 | $1,208,200 | $3,168 |
| Stow | 7,165 | $185,809 | $729,600 | $1,782 |
| Carlisle | 5,239 | $250,001 | $1,103,900 | $1,313 |
| Hanscom AFB | 2,110 | $104,688 | — | $3,408 |
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What is the median household income in West Concord, MA?
The median household income in West Concord is $183,228, 76% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Concord?
The median home value in West Concord is $904,200, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in West Concord?
The median gross rent in West Concord is $2,675 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is West Concord, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 76% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in West Concord?
The median age in West Concord is 48.1 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in West Concord?
The average commute to work in West Concord is 32 minutes; 32.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Concord?
The unemployment rate in West Concord is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Concord?
68.7% of adults in West 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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