Concord Overview
San Francisco town in the Contra Costa region, Concord, CA is a unique and diverse cultural hub. Being the regions largest city, it’s local infrastructure and economy is strong and is considered a very livable city. With easy access to Napa Valley, Silicon Valley and Sacramento. It makes considering Concord CA, real estate a great choice where lifestyle meets accessibility.
Concord Community Statistics
Did You Know These Concord Fun Facts?
- Concord De La Salle High School's football team holds the U.S. winning streak record of 151 games, set between 1992 and 2004
- Concord is the home of the annual Concord Jazz Festival and was the home of the Concord Records jazz record label until it was bought in 1999.
- Concord is also home to the 18-time World Champion Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps.
Things to do in Concord
Concord CA, is a unique region in the East Bay area. With so many activities for families, young couples and retirees. The iconic black diamond mines regional preserve close by for picnics, hikes or casual strolls. Have a bunch of adventurers to contend with – Six Flags Hurricane Harbour will delight the daredevil in you.
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Concord History
Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County, California. It has an estimated population of 129,295 making it the 8th largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1869 as Todos Santos by Don Salvio Pacheco II, a noted Californio ranchero, the name was later changed to Concord. The city is a major regional suburban East Bay center within the San Francisco Bay Area, and is 29 miles (47 kilometres) east of San Francisco. It’s strong economic centre and size make it a prime choice to buy Concord, CA real estate.
Concord was founded under the name of Todos Santos (“all saints”; a name still borne by the central city plaza and park between Willow Pass Road and Salvio Street), on the initiative of Pacheco in 1869.
The area around Concord in the surrounding Ygnacio and Clayton Valleys was a large agricultural area. Crops that were grown included grapes, walnuts, almonds, wheat, hay, and even tomatoes. The area to the east (now the site of the Concord Naval Weapons Station) was the site of a few wheat ranches spanning over 5,000 acres. There was a period during Prohibition, where many vineyards were removed and replaced with walnut orchards.
What Concord Locals Have to Say
5/5
Renting in Concord is affordable and relatively safe. There are definitely cities in the SF Bay Area that I refuse to live in based off of crime rates and living expenses. It is convenient in terms of location, it is close to many major cities which provide work opportunities, while it is also a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is a place for everyone here.
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5/5
Concord is one of the greatest towns in California. Located close to San Francisco, Concord is a much less expensive alternate to its sister cities such as Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill.
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5/5
A very quiet town with a lot of opportunities like the farmers market and the monthly concert in the town square. I like Concord because its a very easy place to navigate and you are sure to find everything from restaurants to bookstores. Most importantly, with the influx of people because of the tech boom, Concord is a very progressive place. there is always a new store or new areas to explore. with these nice bonuses, Concord offers Nice weather, Sunny Skies all year round.
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Additional Concord Statistics
128,912
Concord Population
3%
Growth since 2000
1.1%
Concord Transer Tax Rate
46,824
Concord Households
34%
Households with Children
1.11%
Concord Property Tax Rate*
$92k
Concord Household Income
43
Concord Square Miles
Average
Concord Crime Rate
$654k
Average Home Sales Value
38 yo
Average Concord Age
20 yr
Average Concord Residency
* This is not the rate for all properties.
