Mid-sized city complex – Southwest North Carolina along Catawba River near South Carolina border. May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Concord, while July and January are the least comfortable months.
State: North Carolina
County: Cabarrus County
Metro Area: Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area
City: Concord
Zip Codes: 28027 28025
Cost of Living: -6.7% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 769 ft above sea level
Economy
The unemployment rate in Concord is 4.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Concord jobs have increased by 2.7%.
Cost Of Living
Compared to the rest of the country, Concord’s cost of living is 6.7% lower than the U.S. average.
Weather & Climate
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Concord, while July and January are the least comfortable months.
Voting
In the last Presidential election, Cabarrus county remained moderately Republican, 53.9% to 44.5%.
Population
Concord’s population is 98,500 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 16.5%.
Transportation
Average Commute time is 27.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes.
Real Estate
The median home cost in Concord is Real Estate: $281,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.0%.
Schools
Concord public schools spend $7,752 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.8 students per teacher in Concord.
Housing Market in Concord
It’s a good time to buy in Concord. Home Appreciation is up 19.0% in the last 12 months.The median home price in Concord is $281,100.