Concord, NH

U.S. News Ratings
Population 44,571
Crime Rate Average
Cost of Living High
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Average
Median Income Low

Climate

The air tends to be cool and dry year round, with moderate temperatures in summer and winter.

Geography

Concord sits along the banks of the Merrimack River.

Cultural Attractions

The State House, the oldest in the nation that still uses its original chambers, is one of the many historic sites.

Recreation

Beaver Meadow, a public golf course, is over 100 years old.

Economy

Concord is an industrial, transportation, and distribution center, with government supplying a good portion of its economic base.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
44,571
Population under 55:
71.6%
Population over 55:
28.4%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Average
Closest large city:
Boston

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
80°F July High, 12°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$44,662
Median home price:
$175,000
Average property tax:
$3,315

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
4.8%
Low
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
13
Middle schools:
8
High schools:
9

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
1
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
9
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
19

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
3/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
13/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
43/1

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
822

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