City profile · Massachusetts · Census ACS 2023

West Concord, MA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for West Concord - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,997
Residents
$178,979
Median income
$881,800
Median home
$2,941
Median rent (state)

West Concord - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, West Concord lands in the 97th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

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percentile, household income
96th
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97th
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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: West Concord, MA

West Concord is a small town in Massachusetts, home to 5,997 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. West Concord households earn a median of $178,979 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 3.3%. Home values in West Concord run a median of $881,800, and the median resident age is 45.1 years. 69.9% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 49.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Massachusetts carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 105.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $2,941 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Massachusetts run around $330, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 96.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

5,997 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Massachusetts

Median Household Income

$178,979 /yr

Poverty 3.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.8 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Massachusetts average

How does West Concord compare to other US cities?

Here's how West Concord stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 97% higher than other cities
Home value 96% pricier than other cities
Median rent 97% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares West Concord against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Massachusetts only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Massachusetts-relative analysis

Median Home Value places West Concord toward the top of Massachusetts's cities

Among the 240 Massachusetts cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, West Concord ranks #26 - the 89th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares West Concord only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#17 of 233
93rd percentile in Massachusetts
Median Gross Rent
#4 of 247
68th percentile in Massachusetts
Median Home Value
#26 of 240
89th percentile in Massachusetts
Poverty Rate
#130 of 247
44th percentile in Massachusetts
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#29 of 247
88th percentile in Massachusetts

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Massachusetts only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

97thIncome percentile

97th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How West Concord's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$881,800 4th percentile more affordable than 4% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. West Concord $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - West Concord, MA West Concord, MA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not West Concord, MA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution West Concord, MA median $178,979/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
West Concord, MA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for West Concord, MA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 69.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 49.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,997
Median Income
$178,979
Median Home Value
$881,800
Median Age
45.1
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Labor force participation
49.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
69.9%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
58.2%
Carpool
1.5%
Public Transit
6.8%
Walk
3.9%
Work from Home
27.5%
Other
2.1%

Based on 2,392 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Massachusetts - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$160
avg/month
Natural Gas
$110
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$60
avg/month
Total Utilities
$330
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Massachusetts state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Massachusetts state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county West Concord sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.8
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,941/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
96.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Massachusetts

Walpole
5,989 people
Sharon
6,022 people
North Scituate
6,163 people
Yarmouth Port
5,825 people
Salisbury
5,735 people
Ware
5,723 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to West Concord's 5,997 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

East Aurora, NY
5,997 people
Waterville, OH
5,997 people
Daniels Farm, CT
5,995 people
Port Clinton, OH
5,999 people
Crafton, PA
5,995 people
Gilbertsville, PA
5,999 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to West Concord's $178,979 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Wesley Hills, NY
$179,000 median income
Lake Winnebago, MO
$179,038 median income
Burke, VA
$179,063 median income
Duvall, WA
$178,821 median income
Lake Butler, FL
$178,750 median income
Glen Arbor, MI
$178,750 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - West Concord, MA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition West Concord, MA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 79.2% 8.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.6% White 79.2% Black or African American 4.2% Asian 5.9% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.2% Two or more races 8.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How West Concord compares to nearby Massachusetts cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
West Concord (this city) 5,997 $178,979
Walpole 5,989 $132,411
Sharon 6,022 $183,239
North Scituate 6,163 $136,852
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MA OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about West Concord, MA?

What is the population of West Concord, MA? +

The population of West Concord, MA stands at 5,997 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in West Concord, MA? +

The median household income in West Concord is $178,979 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in West Concord? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for West Concord; the closest available measure is the Massachusetts state average, a cost of living index of 105.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Massachusetts vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in West Concord, MA? +

West Concord's median home value sits at $881,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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