
The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.
With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.
| Statistic | Concord | Virginia | National |
| Average one way commute | 25min | 28min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 89.8% | 77.4% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 2.0% | 9.5% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 4.5% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 2.2% | 4.7% | 4.6% |