salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.3 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 68.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $118,080 a year. That is $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 105 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in West Concord?
Share of households by yearly income. 64.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in West Concord
| Size | West Concord | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,473 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,949 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is West Concord overall?
Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West Concord, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in West Concord
Life in West Concord
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Concord?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,322 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $904,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $90,420 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in West Concord, MA?
Renting in West Concord costs a median of about $2,952 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in West Concord?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $118,080 a year, or $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is West Concord cheap or expensive?
West Concord is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.9% of the typical household income of $197,611. It ranks 105th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in West Concord?
The median homeowner in West Concord pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.11% of the median home value.
Is West Concord more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in West Concord?
The median home value in West Concord is $904,200, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
5,876 people live in West Concord. Numbers are typical (middle) values.