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Concord, NH
Concord · Merrimack County · NH 03301
Updated October 29, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$371K
Median Price
44/100
Walk Score
5.6/10
Schools
60 min
to Boston, MA
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
BSafety
78/100
D+Schools
56/100
CQuietness
60/100
D+Commute
55/100
DWalkability
44/100
WYLT Score59/100
Our Take
Concord offers decent schools and a comfortable cost of living for families, but it’s very car‑centric with almost no walkability or public transit. It’s fine if you’re willing to drive to work, but it’s not a great fit for commuters or people who want a vibrant downtown.
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The Good
- ✓Strong public schools with an average rating of 4.6
- ✓Median home price ($310k) is reasonable relative to median income ($78k)
- ✓Small‑town feel with less traffic congestion than larger cities
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
- ✓Moderate cost of living overall
Real Talk
- !Walk score of 23 means you’ll need a car for most errands
- !Public transit score 14 indicates minimal options for commuters
- !Median rent ($1,267) is high relative to local wages, especially for renters
- !Property taxes in New Hampshire can be steep, adding to overall cost
- !Noise from local events can be noticeable in the downtown area
- $High property taxes for homeownership
- $Utilities and maintenance on older housing stock
- $Transportation costs for commuting to Boston or other job centers
Best For
Families seeking good schoolsRemote workers who can work from homeCommuters willing to drive to BostonRetirees looking for a small‑town atmosphere
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Concord, NH
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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