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Concord, Massachusetts

town · Middlesex County

At a glance

18,223
Population
$1,210,000
Median home value (all homes)
299% above U.S. median
$1,448,365
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,631/mo
Median rent
95% above U.S. median
$195,350
Median household income
149% above U.S. median
32.4 min
Average commute
98.6%
Homes with broadband
3.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 191 — 91% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing316% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities18% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost21% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates96.9%
College graduates79.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Concord Economic Development
The Economic Vitality Committee focuses on retail sustainability and tourism and aims to integrate economic vitality goals into a collaborative forum with other town departments and committees.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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