City profile
Concord, NH
Small state capital with a classic New England downtown and lakes nearby.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
20°F
Summer avg
70°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$400,000
Typical monthly housing
$2,737
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
108
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.77%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- None
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 78/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Lightning, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
64 mi to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 52% Democratic / 46% Republican
Demographics (Census ACS)
Population (2024)
44,375
Growth since 2019
+2.6%
Median age
40.7
Residents 65+
18.5%
Median household income
$84,902
Income growth since 2019
+27.3%
Black household income
$67,163
Home ownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
8.9%
Poverty rate, 65+
6.4%
Race & ethnicity: Black 3.7% · White 85.5% · Hispanic 3.7% · Asian 2.9% · Other 4.2%
Crime (per 100,000 residents, 2025)
Violent crime
183 · 45% below the national average
Property crime
1,430 · 8% below the national average
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Concord Police Department. State average: violent 119, property 829.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NH is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance costs are among the lowest in the U.S.
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- Classic New England charm
- No income or sales tax
- Lakes and mountains
Trade-offs
- High property taxes
- Cold winters
Figures are estimates from public sources (see How we match). Verify before making decisions.