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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

  • ✓History buffs
  • ✓Nature lovers
  • ✓Literary types
  • ✓Privacy seekers

Avoid If

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

🌟Highlights

📖Walden Pond and literary history
🌳Extensive conservation land
🎓Top-tier schools
🏛️Revolutionary War sites everywhere

Insider Tips

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

Demographics

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