Concord
A rapidly expanding city located just northeast of Charlotte, NC.
Welcome to Concord, NC
Pronounced CON (like opposite of PRO) and CORD (like a cord of wood).
Best say it correctly or you will be corrected. LOL. Seriously.
Concord is a city in Cabarrus County, in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The city is located in the Piedmont area of North Carolina, which is characterized by rolling hills and forests. Concord is located northeast of Charlotte and an easy 15-20 minute drive to the Airport. Did you know that Concord is the second-largest city in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area?
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It is positioned about halfway between Charlotte and Salisbury. Several other smaller cities and towns are located close to Concord, including Kannapolis, China Grove, Landis, Mount Pleasant, Harrisburg, Midland, and Locust. It is the county seat and the largest city in Cabarrus County. In 2015, Concord was ranked as the city with the 16th fastest growing economy in the United States.
Concord is the home to Nascar’s Charlotte Motor Speedway, North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, and the Mustang Owner’s Museum. Downtown shopping features merchants offering antiques, fine collectibles, and arts and crafts. Concord is also home to the large retail mall Concord Mills.
Outdoor activities are abound in Concord NC. From parks to biking & walking trails there's something for everyone. Frank Liske Park is a community park that offers a wide array of options: playgrounds, walking trails, boating, fishing, picnicking and mini-golf, horseshoe pits and tennis courts. You won't want your child to miss out on Great Wolf Lodge activities too. From arcades to an indoor water park and everything in between, there's something for all the kids, young and old.
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Educational opportunities include public and private schools in elementary, secondary, and higher education. Publicly, the area in Concord is served by the Cabarrus County Schools system. Local private schools include Cannon School and Concord First Assembly Academy.
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The real estate market in Concord is strong. Home prices are up nearly 27% over 2021 and the median home price just broke $363,000. Concord is booming with resales and new construction alike and with its larger lot sizes and plentiful amenities, it is quickly becoming a go to bedroom community for those commuting into charlotte. Looking to buy an investment property? You may want to check out Concord NC.
