With its historic downtown, surrounding parks, peaceful vibe, tight-knit community, and friendly reputation, Concord has landed itself among the best places to live in the entire country, according to new rankings released this month by Livability.
Concord is the only community in the Charlotte Region, and one of six across both Carolinas, to land on Livability’s list of the Top 100 Best Places To Live in the U.S.
“Concord means to be in a state of agreement or harmony, and in Concord, NC, it’s easy to live a harmonious life,” Livability’s selection team wrote. “Within commuting distance of Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina, Concord is the perfect blend of a quaint, Southern town and an up-and-coming metropolis, making it one of the best places to live in the U.S.”
Livability considered cities with a population between 75,000 and 500,000, places editors believe “most Americans create dream careers, build families, launch businesses and lead meaningful lives.”
Livability partnered with Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS), and curated the list of best cities based on nearly 100 data points and an algorithm taking into account measures of a city’s economy, housing and cost of living, amenities, transportation, environment, safety, education and health.
Concord has a lower cost of living compared to many other major cities in the United States, making it an affordable place to live for families and young professionals. Livability also highlighted Concord’s diverse economy, with a range of industries that contribute to its growth, including advanced manufacturing, logistics, and health care. It also earned points for being the “Home of Motorsports.”
Read more about the other qualities that make Concord one of the best places to live.
