Concord, North Carolina

Mid-size North Carolina city with community character

Southeast Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.7

C-

out of 100

Overview

Concord is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 110K, part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $384,654. Median household income is $83,480.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 110K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $384,654 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $83,480 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 27.3 minutes
  • Part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

110,119

Source: Census ACS

$384,654

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$83,480

Source: Census ACS

27.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

18

Source: Walk Score

103 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cabarrus County (county-level results)

45%
53%
Democrat 54,494
Republican 63,746
Leans R+7.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 53.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 59.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 50.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 18/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 52.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.7

Location

Concord, NC (35.3716, -80.5300)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.