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Concord, MA Area Guide

Experience major small-town charm on the cusp of Boston

Suburban Historic Charming Peaceful Picturesque Upscale Active Convenient

Established in 1635, Concord is picturesque New England town brimming with Colonial-era charm about 20 miles northwest of Boston. Concord is a top choice for families, with award-winning schools, convenient access to the MBTA Commuter Rail, and a vibrant downtown shopping district.

Concord is also a favorite amongst history buffs and literary enthusiasts. The American Revolutionary War started in Concord, when the “shot heard round the world” was fired from North Bridge. Minute Man National Historical Park, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, and Concord Museum provide insight to various aspects of a storied past as well.

Writers Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Bronson and Louisa Alcott, and Nathaniel Hawthorne all lived and wrote in Concord. The houses of these famous literary figures are all available for tours, including the Old Manse, Orchard House, and Thoreau’s Cabin Site on Walden Pond.

Walden Pond State Reservation contains many hiking trails and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in Concord to this day. Concord is also home to plenty of lush parks, family-owned farms, and the Concord and Assabet Rivers.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Concord, MA is $2,091 for a studio, $2,682 for one bedroom, $3,370 for two bedrooms, and $3,971 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Concord has decreased by -5.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,682/month
818 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Concord, MA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

51 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

48 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Alcott Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Willard

Public

Grades PK-5

Thoreau Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Concord Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Concord Carlisle High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Walden Pond State Reservation
  • Minute Man National Historical Park
  • Codman Community Farms
  • Mass Audubon's Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Worcester Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.