Living in Concord, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Concord · Census data 2020–2024
Concord has 44,375 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $84,902 (14% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $350,900, the median rent is $1,441/month.
Concord at a glance
- Population
- 44,375
- Median age
- 40.7State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $84,902State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $350,900State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,441/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Concord a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Concord
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Concord the median home value is $350,900, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,441 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,325 a month in housing costs.
Concord median household income
The median household income in Concord is $84,902 and the income per person is $47,090. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Concord: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,259
- Owner-occupied
- 56.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.2%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.27
Concord demographics
- Population
- 44,375
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 18,346
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Concord ›
Education in Concord
42.3% of adults 25 and older in Concord have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 18.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Concord
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Concord vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | 44,375 | $84,902 | $350,900 | $1,441 |
| Bow | 8,335 | $172,857 | $506,500 | $1,539 |
| Hopkinton | 6,037 | $137,477 | $506,900 | $1,270 |
| Boscawen | 4,044 | $77,328 | $286,500 | $1,265 |
| Pembroke | 7,438 | $89,519 | $371,500 | $1,218 |
| Contoocook | 1,376 | $97,928 | $421,300 | $1,215 |
| Loudon | 5,692 | $106,966 | $363,400 | $1,321 |
| Chichester | 2,745 | $109,297 | $409,300 | $2,055 |
| Canterbury | 2,353 | $129,333 | $443,700 | $2,136 |
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What is the median household income in Concord, NH?
The median household income in Concord is $84,902, 14% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $350,900, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Concord?
The median gross rent in Concord is $1,441 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Concord, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
What is the median age in Concord?
The median age in Concord is 40.7 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Concord?
The average commute to work in Concord is 23 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Concord?
The unemployment rate in Concord is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Concord?
42.3% 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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