Concord, California
About Concord
Concord, CA is a mid-size city located in western California, home to 124,016 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#236 nationwide).
Officially, Concord is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 30.57 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,057 residents per square mile.
📰 Concord News Today
- 2.6 magnitude earthquake rattles close to Concord, CA on Aug. 17 Sacramento Bee · Aug 17
- 2.6 magnitude earthquake rattles close to Concord, CA on Aug. 17 - Merced Sun-Star Merced Sun-Star · Aug 17
- Concord: 1 Dead In 2-Car Crash Wednesday Night SFGATE · Aug 13
- Waymo Clears Way To Contra Costa In Key Step Patch · Aug 17
- Olga Plascencia Dies in Concord Car Accident at Willow Pass Rd and Port Chicago Hwy Pacific Attorney Group · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Concord Unique
- One of 13 places in the US named Concord — but the California one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Full urban amenities: dining, healthcare, education, and employment in one place.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Concord
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Concord
- Agave Grill — mexican
- Aung Burma — burmese
- BK Miyabi — japanese
- Bambino's Italian Restaurant and Bar — italian
- Canasta Kitchen — mexican
- El Faro Méxican Foods
- Himalayan Cuisine - Nepalese & Indian Restaurant — indian
- I Love Teriyaki & Sushi — japanese
- Luna Restaurant
- Naan 'n' Curry — indian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Concord Historical Museum · Museum
- Galindo House and Gardens · Museum
- Pixieland Amusement Park · Theme park
- The Flipper Room · Arcade
- Dragon Roller Coaster · Attraction
- Frog Hopper · Attraction
- Red Baron Airplanes · Attraction
- Tea Cups · Attraction
- Windy Grove Cars · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Concord
- Thurgood Marshall Regional Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Brazil Quarry Park reviews ★
- Concord Community Park reviews ★
- Concord Park reviews ★
- Crossings Green Belt reviews ★
- Dave Brubeck Park reviews ★
- Ellis Lake Park reviews ★
- Gehringer Park reviews ★
- Holbrook Heights Community Park reviews ★
- John F. Baldwin Park reviews ★
- Lime Ridge Trail Head reviews ★
- Markham Nature Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Concord
- Ayers Elementary
- Cambridge Elementary
- Clayton Valley Charter High
- Concord High
- Crossroads High
- El Dorado Middle
- El Monte Elementary
- Highlands Elementary
- Holbrook Language Academy
- Meadow Homes Elementary
- Monte Gardens Elementary
- Mountain View Elementary
- Mt. Diablo High
- Rocketship Futuro Academy
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- John Muir Behavioral Health Center · 24/7 ER · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.