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Concord

38 min to Boston
"Thoreau wrote Walden here, now tech execs pretend to read it"
Median Price
$1,945,000
$405/sqft
School Rating
9.3/10
Excellent
Appreciation
3.6%
per year
Commute
38 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Concord typically require jumbo financing with stricter underwriting, larger down payments (20–25%+), and higher reserve requirements.

Learn about loan thresholds, property condition impact, flood/wind insurance, and how vintage homes (common in many MA towns) affect mortgage approval.

✨The Vibe

Literary heritage meets New England charm and quiet wealth

What It's Really Like

Historic town famous for Thoreau, Emerson, and Alcott with pristine conservation land and intellectual culture

Best For

  • βœ“History buffs
  • βœ“Nature lovers
  • βœ“Literary types
  • βœ“Privacy seekers

Avoid If

  • βœ—You need quick Boston access
  • βœ—You want nightlife
  • βœ—You hate tourists at Walden Pond

🌟Highlights

πŸ“–Walden Pond and literary history
🌳Extensive conservation land
πŸŽ“Top-tier schools
πŸ›οΈRevolutionary War sites everywhere

Insider Tips

  • πŸ’‘West Concord has better walkability
  • πŸ’‘Monument Square is charming town center
  • πŸ’‘Lots close to Walden command premium

Demographics

Population
24,488
Median Age
47
Median Income
$223,655

Economic Profile

Remote Work
23.0%
work from home
Professional Workers
78.8%
knowledge economy
Broadband Access
95.9%
digital infrastructure
Median Commute
33 min
to work
Rental Cost Burden
44.4%
pay >30% on rent
Homeownership
57.3%
owner-occupied
Poverty Rate
4.2%
below poverty line
Unemployment
5.0%
of labor force
Median Home Value
$811K
Census estimate
Data source: Census ACS 2022 5-year

Religious Community

Places of Worship
6
Churches
5
Synagogues
1
🌟 Multi-faith community with diverse religious traditions(Diversity Score: 41/100)
Historical Context: Oldest establishment dates to 1826β€’ 4 established before 1900
Data Source: MassGIS 2025 (Updated 2025-02-03)

Housing Stock Age

Median Year Built
1960
65 years old
Pre-1940 Construction
9.5%
Lower risk
Post-2000 Construction
21.4%
Modern housing stock
Est. Annual Insurance
$2,200
Based on housing age

Moderate Insurance Risk

Median home built in 1960. Insurance premiums estimated at $2,200/year. Some older homes may require system updates (electrical, plumbing, HVAC).

Insurance Cost Calculator

Estimate your annual homeowners insurance premium

$972,500$1,945,000$3,890,000

Leave blank to use town median (1960)

Annual Premium
$2,200
$183/month
vs. State Average
+10%
MA avg: $2,008/year
Risk Category
HIGH
Based on home age

30-Year Mortgage Impact

$66,000

Total insurance cost over 30-year mortgage (equivalent to 0.1% of home value)

Age Penalty

This home costs $589 more per year to insure than a newly built home. Over 30 years, that's $17,670 in additional insurance costs.

Ways to Lower Your Premium

  • Bundle home + auto insurance with same carrier (10-25% discount)
  • Increase deductible from $500 to $2,500 (save 15-30%)
  • Install monitored security system (5-20% discount)
  • Update electrical panel and remove knob-and-tube wiring
  • Replace roof with impact-resistant materials (save 5-15%)
  • Upgrade plumbing to PEX or copper
  • Complete full home inspection and address major issues
  • Consider MAPFRE or Chubb for historic home coverage

* Estimates based on Massachusetts state averages and typical underwriting criteria. Actual premiums vary by carrier, coverage limits, deductible, claims history, and credit score. For accurate quotes, contact a licensed insurance agent.

Construction Era Distribution

2020+
90 units
2010-2019
7.6%
580 units
2000-2009
12.6%
960 units
1990-1999
14.5%
1,100 units
1980-1989
15.8%
1,200 units
1970-1979
17.1%
1,300 units
1960-1969
15.1%
1,150 units
1950-1959
12.9%
980 units
1940-1949
6.8%
520 units
Pre-1940
9.5%
720 units
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