The Town FilesConcord, New Hampshire
City in Merrimack County · population 43,976 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $350,900
- Household income
- $84,902
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 68 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 40.7
Concord is a city of 43,976 people in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $350,900, close to the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks more walkable than 96% of New Hampshire towns, better for cycling than 95% of New Hampshire towns, more vibrant than 94% of New Hampshire towns.
How Concord ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Concord is worth $350,900, close to the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $84,902, which is more affordable than 35% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,441 a month. 56.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Concord | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $350,900 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,441 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $84,902 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 56.8% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Concord
| People | Concord | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.3% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.3% | — |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 92.5% |
Weather in Concord
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 12.9°F. About 42.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 67.7 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 165 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Concord since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 4, 2018 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 4, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 26, 2026.
Severe weather in Merrimack County since 1996
Merrimack County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| January 2, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4355: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4105: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 30, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3360: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Merrimack County
Merrimack County had 77,147 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,857 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Concord itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Concord
11 public schools with 5,530 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord High School | 9-13 | 1,448 | 12.9 |
| Rundlett Middle School | 6-8 | 774 | 11.6 |
| Merrimack Valley High School | 9-12 | 756 | 14.0 |
| Merrimack Valley Middle School | 6-8 | 479 | 11.7 |
| Beaver Meadow School | PK-5 | 362 | 11.7 |
| Christa McAuliffe School | K-5 | 355 | 12.7 |
| Abbot-Downing School | PK-5 | 345 | 12.3 |
| Mill Brook School | PK-2 | 339 | 10.6 |
| Penacook Elementary School | PK-5 | 315 | 10.5 |
| Broken Ground School | 3-5 | 310 | 11.5 |
| CSI Charter School (charter) | 9-12 | 47 | 23.5 |
Towns near Concord
- Bow, NH7.0 mi · 8,229 people · home $506,500
- Hopkinton, NH7.1 mi · 5,914 people · home $506,900
- Boscawen, NH7.6 mi · 3,998 people · home $286,500
- Pembroke, NH7.6 mi · 7,207 people · home $371,500
- Loudon, NH7.7 mi · 5,576 people · home $363,400
- Chichester, NH8.0 mi · 2,665 people · home $409,300
- Dunbarton, NH8.6 mi · 3,005 people · home $484,100
- Suncook, NH8.7 mi · 5,501 people · home $361,100
Concord questions
Is Concord, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Concord scores better for retirees than 20% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 5%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Concord?
The median owner-occupied home in Concord is valued at $350,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,902, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,441 a month.
What is the weather like in Concord?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 12.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.0 inches of precipitation a year and 67.7 inches of snow.
Does Concord get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Concord since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 4, 2018. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- 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)