The Town FilesConcord, North Carolina
City in Cabarrus County · population 105,240 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $353,700
- Household income
- $86,921
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 36.5
Concord is a city of 105,240 people in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $353,700, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more vibrant than 90% of North Carolina towns, better transit than 89% of North Carolina towns, better for young professionals than 88% of North Carolina towns.
How Concord ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Concord is worth $353,700, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $86,921, which is more affordable than 41% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,451 a month. 65.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Concord | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $353,700 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,451 | $969 |
| Median household income | $86,921 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 65.2% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Concord
| People | Concord | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.0% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.9% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.5% | — |
| Work from home | 17.4% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 89.5% |
Weather in Concord
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 28.9°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.3 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 61 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 74 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Concord since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 6, 2020 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 23, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 67 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Cabarrus County since 1996
Cabarrus County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Cabarrus County
Cabarrus County had 87,725 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,529 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Concord itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Concord
35 public schools with 27,489 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cabarrus High | 9-12 | 1,863 | 20.9 |
| Cox Mill High School | 9-12 | 1,757 | 20.7 |
| Central Cabarrus High | 9-12 | 1,323 | 17.6 |
| Jay M Robinson High | 9-12 | 1,176 | 19.6 |
| Northwest Cabarrus High | 9-12 | 1,168 | 17.2 |
| Harris Road Middle | 6-8 | 1,167 | 19.5 |
| Cox Mill Elementary | K-5 | 1,109 | 14.8 |
| Roberta Road Middle | 6-8 | 1,037 | 19.9 |
| Concord High | 9-12 | 1,003 | 15.9 |
| Weddington Hills Elementary | K-5 | 971 | 14.5 |
| C C Griffin Middle | 6-8 | 963 | 17.2 |
| W R Odell Elementary | 3-5 | 927 | 17.2 |
Towns near Concord
- Harrisburg, NC5.9 mi · 18,967 people · home $478,000
- Kannapolis, NC6.1 mi · 53,114 people · home $276,400
- Enochville, NC9.0 mi · 2,893 people · home $265,700
- Landis, NC11.0 mi · 3,690 people · home $252,100
- Midland, NC11.5 mi · 4,684 people · home $369,100
- Davidson, NC12.1 mi · 15,106 people · home $687,700
- China Grove, NC12.9 mi · 4,434 people · home $225,800
- Huntersville, NC13.2 mi · 61,376 people · home $472,900
Concord questions
Is Concord, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Concord scores better for retirees than 38% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 11%. 12.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.5).
How much does a house cost in Concord?
The median owner-occupied home in Concord is valued at $353,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,921, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,451 a month.
What is the weather like in Concord?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 28.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 3.3 inches of snow.
Does Concord get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Concord since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 6, 2020. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)