Moving to Concord, CA

About Concord

Concord is Contra Costa County's largest city (about 125,000 residents), centered on the lively Todos Santos Plaza downtown. Known for the Concord Pavilion concert venue, the former Concord Naval Weapons Station redevelopment, and direct BART access, it is the East Bay's inland urban hub.

Home prices in Concord

The median listing price in Concord is $699,000.

Top places in Concord

• Todos Santos Plaza — downtown's central square with concerts and farmers market (shown in the Commons photos below).
• Concord Avenue's historic corridor (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Concord Pavilion — major outdoor concert venue.
• The Rainbow Community Center (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Lime Ridge Open Space — hiking trails.
• The former Concord Naval Weapons Station — massive redevelopment site.

Commuting from Concord

• BART: Concord and North Concord/Martinez stations (Yellow Line) — roughly 45–55 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• County Connection bus service.
• Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via CA-242/CA-24 and the Bay Bridge: ~40–70 minutes (heavily traffic-dependent).

Schools in Concord

Public schools: Mt. Diablo Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Concord FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Concord, CA?
  The median listing price in Concord is $699,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Concord, CA?
  BART: Concord and North Concord/Martinez stations (Yellow Line) — roughly 45–55 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• Which school district serves Concord, CA?
  Concord is served by Mt. Diablo Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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