$550K – $725K
Condos, townhomes, and starter homes near downtown
Walkable to Todos Santos Plaza, restaurants, and BART.
Central County
Concord
Central Contra Costa's largest city — with everything that comes with it.
- Median Home Price
- $785K
- Population
- 130,000
- School Rating
- 7/10
- Commute to SF
- 40–55 min
- Commute to Walnut Creek
- 10–15 min
About Concord
Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County and the de facto urban center of Central County. With over 130,000 residents, it offers everything a buyer might want from a mid-size California city: a walkable downtown around Todos Santos Plaza, established neighborhoods, top-tier shopping at Sun Valley Mall and The Veranda, every cuisine, two BART stations, and quick access to both 680 and 4.
Neighborhoods range dramatically in character and price — historic Todos Santos Plaza districts, leafy Crystyl Ranch hills, family-friendly Crossings tract neighborhoods, and the Concord Naval Weapons Station redevelopment that's reshaping the city's east side. Schools are part of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, with quality varying significantly between schools.
Concord's strength is variety: you can find a $500K starter condo, a $1.5M view home, or anything in between. For buyers wanting Bay Area amenities without Walnut Creek prices, Concord delivers. Note that geographically, Concord sits at the edge of what most buyers consider East County — we include it because so many of our East County clients also consider Concord, and vice versa.
What you get for your money
Three price points in Concord
A snapshot of what entry-level, mid-market, and luxury homes look like in this market right now.
$800K – $1.1M
Family homes in established mid-century neighborhoods
Larger lots, mature trees, walk-to-school options.
$1.3M – $2.5M+
View homes in Crystyl Ranch and the eastern hills
Bigger lots, panoramic views, premium finishes.
Schools
Notable schools serving Concord
Ratings shown are GreatSchools-style summaries. Boundaries change year to year — confirm assignment with the district.
| School | Level | Rating |
|---|---|---|
Wren Avenue Elementary Elementary | Elementary | 8/10 |
El Monte Elementary Elementary | Elementary | 7/10 |
El Dorado Middle School Middle | Middle | 6/10 |
Concord High School High | High | 7/10 |
Ygnacio Valley High School High | High | 6/10 |
Northgate High School High | High | 9/10 |
What's nearby
Living in Concord
Parks & Recreation
- Todos Santos Plaza — concerts, weekly farmers market
- Concord Community Park & Concord Pavilion
- Lime Ridge Open Space and Mount Diablo State Park trailheads
Dining & Shopping
- Downtown Concord around Todos Santos Plaza
- The Veranda — open-air retail and dining
- Sun Valley Mall food and shopping anchors
Local Highlights
- Two BART stations (Concord and North Concord/Martinez)
- Concord Pavilion — major outdoor concert venue
- Concord Naval Weapons Station redevelopment reshaping east-side housing
Thinking about Concord?
Talk to a local specialist who knows the neighborhood, schools, and current market — no pressure, just real answers from someone who lives here.
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Local Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions about Concord
What's it like to live in Concord?
Concord is part of the broader East Bay landscape we cover—family life, commute tradeoffs, and housing style vary block by block. Buyers usually start with how the day-to-day feels: schools, outdoor access, noise, and how far key errands are. We walk through what actually matters to you so the fit still works after move-in—not just on the first tour.
What kinds of homes are typical in Concord?
You'll see a mix shaped by era and lot size—everything from attached product and modest single-families to larger estates in pockets where land allows. Condition and updates swing price as much as square footage, so we compare apples-to-apples using recent closes and active competition, not guesses from a listing photo.
BuyerWhat should buyers know about Concord before making an offer?
Read disclosures and tax data early—especially HOA rules, special assessments, and natural-hazard reports—and stress-test commute and offer strategy against what sellers are seeing right now. An offer should reflect real closing timelines and the property's true condition after diligence, not optimism. We're happy to outline a sensible sequence before you commit.
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