Cabarrus County · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia · population 112,395
Where Concord stands
Steady, no major recent move.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 18.3 price-to-rent ratio, Concord is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Concord has held up across the cycle: home values at $384,688 with +5.8% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Concord's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Concord
Concord is a city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, with an estimated population of 112,395. It anchors the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. The population grew 1.7% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Concord is $384,688 as of 2026-04, down 1.5% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.8% annual growth (-2.1% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Concord average $1,752 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+1.6%). The composite momentum score is 65 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
▼ Bear case
About Concord (Wikipedia)
Concord is the most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States, and its county seat. The city had a population of 105,240 at the 2020 census. Concord is the second-most populous city in the Charlotte metropolitan area, tenth-most populous city in North Carolina and 287th-most populous city in the U.S.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Things to see in Concord(Attractions)
- Cabarrus Arena & Events Center
- Carolina Mall
- Charlotte Motor Speedway
- Concord Mills
- Great Wolf Lodge
- zMax Dragway
Extracted from the Wikipedia article. Names linked in the source — open the city’s Wikipedia page for details.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
No active National Weather Service alerts for Cabarrus County right now.
Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Cabarrus County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.
Neighborhoods of Concord
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Run the numbers for Concord
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Current weather
Find rentals & listings
Open current Concord listings on the major real-estate sites.
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Firefighters save dog from large blaze at Concord homeQueen City News · 3d ago
- Grist Mills critical to growth in North CarolinaWBTV · 2d ago
- Faye Rose Rivera Obituary May 19, 2026Hartsell Funeral Homes · 1d ago
- 4 North Carolina cities rank among ‘America’s safest.’ Here’s whereCharlotte Observer · 1d ago
- Concord, North Carolina | 50 Best Places to Live for FamiliesFortune · 3mo ago
- Teenager arrested in deadly shooting at Concord parkWCNC · 3w ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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