The Town FilesConcord, Virginia
Community in Campbell County · population 1,557 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $227,600
- Household income
- $71,058
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 50.5
Concord is a community of 1,557 people in Campbell County, Virginia. The median home is worth $227,600, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 87% of Virginia towns, easier by car than 86% of Virginia towns.
How Concord ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Concord is worth $227,600, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $71,058, which is more affordable than 75% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $771 a month. 75.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Concord | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,600 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $771 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $71,058 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.0% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Concord
| People | Concord | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.5 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 21.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.4% | 91.8% |
Weather in Concord
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 26.8°F. About 46.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.9 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 94 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Concord since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 15, 2018 about 5.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 15, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 27, 2026.
Severe weather in Campbell County since 1996
Campbell County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4863: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Campbell County
Campbell County had 18,480 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,594 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Concord itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Concord
1 public school with 412 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Elementary | PK-5 | 412 | 16.5 |
Towns near Concord
- Rustburg, VA8.2 mi · 1,281 people · home $263,900
- Appomattox, VA8.6 mi · 1,919 people · home $162,300
- Madison Heights, VA10.0 mi · 10,893 people · home $191,300
- Lynchburg, VA12.3 mi · 79,009 people · home $229,800
- Timberlake, VA14.6 mi · 13,267 people · home $235,900
- Forest, VA16.3 mi · 11,709 people · home $319,800
- Amherst, VA16.8 mi · 2,110 people · home $220,700
- Brookneal, VA20.6 mi · 1,090 people · home $135,600
Concord questions
Is Concord, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Concord scores better for retirees than 87% of Virginia towns and quieter than 78%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.5).
How much does a house cost in Concord?
The median owner-occupied home in Concord is valued at $227,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,058, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $771 a month.
What is the weather like in Concord?
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.2 inches of precipitation a year and 10.9 inches of snow.
Does Concord get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Concord since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 15, 2018. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- 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)