What BestPlaces Users Say about Concord
Background information: Concord, California is a city located in Contra Costa County with a population of over 120,000 residents. It is known for its diverse community, plentiful outdoor recreational activities, and relatively affordable cost of living compared to other cities in the Bay Area.
Concord is a great place to live. It has a lot to offer in terms of outdoor activities and beautiful landscapes. The downtown area is also very charming with great restaurants and small businesses. - Maria G.
I've been living in Concord for the past 10 years and I love it here. The city has a great sense of community with friendly and welcoming residents. There are plenty of parks and green spaces for families and pets to enjoy. - John P.
Concord has a fantastic location - close enough to San Francisco for a day trip, but also surrounded by the natural beauty of Mount Diablo. The schools in this city are also top-notch, making it a great place to raise a family. - Samantha R.
I relocated to Concord a year ago and I have been pleasantly surprised by the diversity and culture of this city. There is always something to do, whether it's attending a festival or trying a new restaurant. The cost of living is also reasonable, especially compared to other cities in the Bay Area. - Carlos M.
based on 22 ReviewsGet to know Concord with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Concord
The outer San Francisco Bay Area - 4/4/2010
I moved to Concord because it was affordable. It is on the outer edge of an expensive and very attractive city, San Francisco, California. For a person with a relatively low income, Concord is too expensive for me.
Most of the cultural advantages of the Bay Area--beautiful parks, urban areas, museums--are some distance away. As in many parts of the United States, in Contra Costa County where Concord is located, there is a lot of tension when you walk through a neighborhood. We are an older couple and are afraid to walk through our neighborhood at night. We double bolt the locks when we come in the door. Many of the services, good police protection, mass transit and good schools are faltering. So what's new? I wouldn't stay here if I had a few good
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Concord, CA - 6/15/2007
Nice place. Housing is much more reasonable than San Francisco. BART can get you into the city in about 45 minutes.
The weather is
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Just far enough away from the city - 10/5/2006
Concord is 30 miles east of San Francisco. It's much warmer in the summer and colder in the winter. I tell people the max difference is about 1 degree per mile summer and winter. Lots to do: golf, parks, water sports, skiing (2.5hours away). You can do all in the same day too! Great shopping in neighboring Walnut Creek
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Retirement - 9/30/2006
I'm looking for a good place to retire that is not as expensive as Concord
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WAY TO EXPENSE - 7/12/2006
HELLO,
WE LIVE IN THE EAST BAY AREA AROUND CONCORD, PLEASANT HILL AND WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA. IT'S EXTREMLY EXPENSIVE. CONCORD HAS ALOT OF CRIME. WE PAY $1800.00 A MONTH FOR A 1100 SQ FOOT APARTMENT. HOUSES ARE COMING FOR WELL OVER $400,000 ON UP. IT'S
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Pretty cool place! - 5/12/2006
Concord has great weather, okay public schools, warm people and only a 40 minutes away from SF via the BART
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Real Estate Market in the Bay Area - 5/2/2006
I recently sold one of my rental properties. I am looking to invest in real estate property outside of California. I am interested in any market research pertaining to real
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A Great Place To Live - Londonderry, NH - 4/18/2006
I've lived in NH all my life. It's a great place to live, work and raise a family. The cost of living in comparison to some places is considered high but there are great jobs here and the access to quality work, culture, education is all accessible. You can reach the mountains, lakes, oceans, cities (like Boston, NYC) within a days drive! One thing I love about NH is the 4 seasons. You get a taste of it all. In the fall the air changes to a crisp, cool, fresh smell and the leaves are so many colors that everywhere you look it's a rainbow. The winter is cold, but it offers much to do if you bundle up and enjoy the time in the snow; whether it be skiing, skating, sledding, cross country skiing, or sitting inside beside a warm fire watching others make a snowman. I prefer the warmth myself! Then the spring when everthing is new again, the leaves are budding, the grass is turning green, the birds are singing. The summer - a long awaited season for me is great. I can't say enough
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