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Retirement community in Concord, New Hampshire

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Concord, New Hampshire Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Concord, New Hampshire at a Glance

Median Home Price
$287,600
State Income Tax
Taxes only interest/dividends (phasing out); wages, SS, and pension income exempt.
Avg January Low
15.2°F
Cost of Living Index
107.8 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
61 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Concord, New Hampshire, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
107.8 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$77,874High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Concord's cost of living is 7.799999999999997% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$287,600High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,277High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
57.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Concord using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$623

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$700

Median home price used: $287,600

Median rent reference: $1,277 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
53.4 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
53.4 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
64.8 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Concord scores 53.4 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
80 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
Taxes only interest/dividends (phasing out); wages, SS, and pension income exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

New Hampshire has a tax environment that is highly favorable for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
83.3°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Avg January Low
15.2°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Annual Precipitation
50.4"Medium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Sunny Days / Year
272 daysMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026

With 272 sunny days a year and an average January low of 15.2°F, Concord offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
54.5 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
2.1 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
44,049High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
40.1High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
18.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
8.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
87.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
3.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
3.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
4.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Concord

What is the cost of living in Concord, New Hampshire for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 108, roughly 8% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $287,600.

Does New Hampshire tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For New Hampshire residents: Taxes only interest/dividends (phasing out); wages, SS, and pension income exempt.

What is the climate like in Concord, New Hampshire?▾

Concord, New Hampshire has January average low around 15°F, July average high around 83°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Concord, New Hampshire?▾

Concord scores 53/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a solid score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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