Concord vs Concord
Two popular MA suburbs of Boston, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.
School rating
10/10
9/10
Commute to Boston
50 min
49 min
Median home price
$1.4M
$1.4M
Annual property tax
$17K
$17K
Walk score
55
55
Density
suburban
suburban
Summary: It's a close match — both towns lead in 1 metrics each. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.
Character & vibe
Concord
The Shot Heard Round the World was fired in Concord. Concord SD is top 3 in Massachusetts. Walden Pond, Old North Bridge, and the most significant literary and historical heritage of any suburb in America.
historicwalkable
Concord
Thoreau and Emerson country. Gorgeous, literary, well-established, trail-heavy.
artsyquietcommunityspace
Who should pick which?
Pick Concord if you...
- ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
- ·Drawn to the historic character
Pick Concord if you...
- ·Want the shortest commute to Boston
- ·Drawn to the artsy character
Still deciding?
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