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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