Apartments for Rent in Downtown Concord - Concord

Start your engines Concord's history with racing is legendary, and if you are moving to the Concord/Kannapolis area, you may be spending some time at the track. The Charlotte Motor Speedway is a major NASCAR racing venue, hosting such races as the Coca-Cola 600, the Bank of America 500, and the Sprint All-Star Race. The first car race was held here in 1960, and the engines haven't quieted since. Of course, there's more to Concord than racing. Concord is the county seat of Cabarrus County and is one of Charlotte's fastest-growing suburbs. Downtown Charlotte is a short 24 miles away, but there are plenty of job opportunities in Concord and neighboring Kannapolis. Top employers include Cabarrus County Government, Carolina Medical Center, and Sysco. Concord's income level is higher than the state average at $55,551. With an average age of 34, Concord is a family-oriented community with a strong school system and a variety of parks. With the University of North Carolina at Charlotte just a few miles away and the North Carolina Research Campus next door in Kannapolis, this North Carolina region provides a variety of options.