Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) A+
Ellie's Coffee Shoppe
Coffee Shop
Mac Tabby Cat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Press & Porter Coffee & Pourhouse
Coffee Shop
B&K Tea Cafe
Coffee Shop
Groundwork Common
Coffee Shop
Allegiance Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (17) A+
Cabarrus Arts Council
Theatre Arts
Spring Gallery Art
Art Gallery
ClearWater Arts Center & Studios
Art Gallery
Frank Dusch Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Robert C. Bailey Stadium
Stadium
Frye's Lanes
Bowling Alley
Southeast Cinemas Carolina Mall
Cinema
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (76) D-
Kodiak Cocktail Bar & Music Lounge
Bar
Whataburger
Fast Food
Lil Robert's Place
Bar
Cabarrus Creamery
Sweets
Streakers
Bar
SOUTHERN STRAIN BEER COMPANY
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
ABC
Alcohol
Cook Out
Fast Food
Mr. C's Restaurant
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bebo's Charcoal and Beef
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Lionel Newsom Gym
Gym
Groceries (16) F
The Sweet Life
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Panaderia Odalys
Bakery
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
The Donut House
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (60) A+
J.W. (Mickey) McGee, Jr. Park
Park
MLK Memorial Park
Park
Marvin Caldwell Park
Park
Gibson Ball Park
Park
Hartsell Park
Park
Les Myers Community Park
Park
Brown Mill Mountain Bike Trail
Park
Beverly Hills Neighborhood Park
Park
CCYA Ballpark
Park
Flowe Park
Park
Parkview Estates Playground
Playground
Frank Liske Park
Park
Shops (71) C+
Tisun Beauty Supply
Beauty
Bliss Beauty Lounge
Beauty
Ellis Jewelers
Fashion
Goldberry Books
Books
Union Street Square
Mall
Audrey's Boutiques
Clothing
United Food Mart
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Pots of Luck
Florist
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
KV Nails
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Right Gear
Bicycle
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Northern Tools & Equipment
Home Improvement
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Horizon Computer
Electronics
Luxury Nails
Beauty
Carolina Mall
Mall
Verizon
Electronics
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Concord.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations
F
CK Rider Transit Center
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Concord is 101/100 - which is 8% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime A+

Concord crime rates are 1,090 per 100k, which is 56% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
984 crimes per 100k
A-
Violent Crime
106 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment B+

The median income in Concord is $70,973 - which is 47% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$70,973
B-
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
C
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (26)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office
Police
Concord Police Department
Police
Concord Fire no. 1
Fire Station
Lockney Dental
Dentist
Concord Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Concord Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Concord Fire Station 4
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Concord Fire Station 8
Fire Station
Kannapolis Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Allen Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A+

Concord home prices are $220,300 - which is 40% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$220,300
A-
Home Appreciation Rate
23%
A+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio)
B+
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schools C-

The Concord graduation rate is 85% - which is 4% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
47%
F
High School Grad. Rates
85%
C
Elementary Schools (34) F
Coltrane-Webb Elementary
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School
R Brown Mcallister Elementary
Daniel Academy
W M Irvin Elementary
Cfa Academy
Concord Middle
C3 Concord Christian School
Beverly Hills Elementary
J N Fries Magnet School
Performance Learning Center
Covenant Classical School
Winecoff Elementary
Wolf Meadow Elementary
New Life Christian Academy
West Cabarrus High
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
High Schools (18) F
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School
Daniel Academy
Cfa Academy
Concord High
C3 Concord Christian School
Cabarrus Early College Of Technology
Performance Learning Center
Central Cabarrus High
Covenant Classical School
New Life Christian Academy
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ratings B

Concord has an overall rating of 73% from 26 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
C+
User Surveys (23)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Concord Area Facts

  • Concord has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Concord crime rates are 56% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Concord is 8% higher than the North Carolina average
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Good lord its crowded 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 26, 2020) What used to be a nice place has turned into the invasion from the North. There is 98,800 people here area vibes has number wrong. All chain restaurants , retail up the wyzoo roads are crowded , and building here is out of control.

Moving out as soon as I can
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Getting too crowded 3 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 26, 2020) Was a great place to live. Way too much building going on. The amount of people living in Concord is not 85,000
its 98,842 get the number right. The amount of building here is insane. roads are crowded too many northerners here
ruining the place
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Concord NC, A Nice Place To Call Home 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 30, 2012) There are many reasons why people enjoy calling Concord NC their home. I have lived in Concord, NC my entire life and think that it is one of the best places out there to reside in. This place has a lot to offer from family friendly attractions to the friendliest people you will ...Read More ever meet. You will have many things to do from fishing and swimming in Lake Fisher to visiting one of the many beautiful parks in the area. If you enjoy the great outdoors, then Concord, NC is the place for you. The weather is usually warm and sunny in the summer time and cool and breezy in the winter time making this city a great place to be year round.

There are many fun attractions in Concord, NC. Some of the most popular attractions would have to be the Charlotte Motor Speedway and the Nascar Speed Park. If you enjoy shopping, then you can not miss visiting the Carolina Mall. It has popular name brand stores and some unique specialty shops as well. The Concord Museum is a great place to visit too. If you enjoy going out to eat, then this city has plenty of options. You can choose from country cooking to fine dining. The Union Street Bistro is an excellent place to enjoy an upscale meal for special occasions. Concord, NC is a wonderful place to live no matter what age you are. There is something in this area that will appeal to everyone. Read Less
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Concord NC, A Nice Place To Call Home 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 30, 2012) There are many reasons why people enjoy calling Concord NC their home. I have lived in Concord, NC my entire life and think that it is one of the best places out there to reside in. This place has a lot to offer from family friendly attractions to the friendliest people you will ...Read More ever meet. You will have many things to do from fishing and swimming in Lake Fisher to visiting one of the many beautiful parks in the area. If you enjoy the great outdoors, then Concord, NC is the place for you. The weather is usually warm and sunny in the summer time and cool and breezy in the winter time making this city a great place to be year round.

There are many fun attractions in Concord, NC. Some of the most popular attractions would have to be the Charlotte Motor Speedway and the Nascar Speed Park. If you enjoy shopping, then you can not miss visiting the Carolina Mall. It has popular name brand stores and some unique specialty shops as well. The Concord Museum is a great place to visit too. If you enjoy going out to eat, then this city has plenty of options. You can choose from country cooking to fine dining. The Union Street Bistro is an excellent place to enjoy an upscale meal for special occasions. Concord, NC is a wonderful place to live no matter what age you are. There is something in this area that will appeal to everyone. Read Less

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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Concord? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      J.W. (Mickey) McGee, Jr. Park
      MLK Memorial Park
      Marvin Caldwell Park
      Gibson Ball Park
      Hartsell Park
      Les Myers Community Park
      Brown Mill Mountain Bike Trail
      Beverly Hills Neighborhood Park

      Entertainment

      Cabarrus Arts Council
      Spring Gallery Art
      ClearWater Arts Center & Studios
      Frank Dusch Amphitheater
      Robert C. Bailey Stadium
      Frye's Lanes
      Southeast Cinemas Carolina Mall
      Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      Kodiak Cocktail Bar & Music Lounge
      Whataburger
      Lil Robert's Place
      Cabarrus Creamery
      Streakers
      SOUTHERN STRAIN BEER COMPANY
      Hardee's
      Sonic

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Concord? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Concord.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is Concord a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors