West Concord, Massachusetts
West Concord is a community of 5,876 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Why visit West Concord
Townapedia lists 40 museums and landmarks, 55 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Old North Bridge, Cucurbit Farm, Acton Centre Historic District and Acton High School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in West Concord
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Concord
West Concord is an unincorporated village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Concord in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,320 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article West Concord, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Old North Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Footbridge in Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Barrett's Mill Farm Stand
Farm and orchard · 1.8 mi
449 Barretts Mill Road, Concord
Museums and landmarks40
Acton Centre Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
United States historic place
Acton High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
United States historic place
Col. James Barrett Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Concord, Massachusetts, listed on the NRHP in Middlesex County
Colonel Roger Brown House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Concord Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Armory in Massachusetts, United States of America
Concord Monument Square-Lexington Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Park in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Damon Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Factory in Massachusetts, United States of America
Dr. John Cuming House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Exchange Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Faulkner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Glenwood Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Cemetery in Maynard, Massachusetts
Hosmer Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
28 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds55
43 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes21
Eva's Little Kitchen
Cafe · Coffee, Pastry, Sandwich, Tea · 0.5 mi
110 Commonwealth Avenue, Concord
Fr-Su 08:00-16:00; Mo-Th 08:00-15:00
Adelita
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
Th,Fr 12:00-14:00, Tu-Sa 16:30-21:00, Su 16:30-20:00
9 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries37
Healthcare6
West Concord Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
1212 Commonwealth Avenue, Concord
Passport Health Concord Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
747 Main Street, Concord
Map of West Concord
181 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 15°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 16°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 24°F | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 34°F | 4.4 in |
| May | 73°F | 45°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 55°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 58°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 38°F | 5.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 29°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 21°F | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Maynard 2 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Middlesex County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Minute Man Airfield (MMN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Maynard 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Hanscom AFB 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Littleton Common 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Lexington 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Waltham 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Hudson 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Cochituate 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Framingham 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Marlborough 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Burlington 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- West Concord Five and Ten, West Concord MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Outbound train at West Concord station, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Damon Mill, Esc861, Public domain
- Walden Pond, Detroit Publishing Co. copyright claimant, publisher., Public domain
- Colonel James Barrett House, Historical Perspective, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Civil War Memorial, Monument Square, Concord MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- ConcordMA ThomasMottShawEstate, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jonathan Hildreth House, Concord MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Jones Tavern, South Acton MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Former Acton High School, Acton, MA, Wc620, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ActonMA JohnRobbinsHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roger Brown House, Esc861, Public domain
- Exchange Hall, March 2010, South Acton MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Dr. John Cuming House, Concord MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Thomas Hubbard House, Concord MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Minute Man National Historical Park MIMA2669, National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Public domain
- Glenwood Cemetery entrance arch, Maynard MA, Tim Pierce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ephraim Potter House, Concord MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Wright's Tavern (Concord, MA), Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ralph Waldo Emerson House (Concord, MA), Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0
- ConcordNH WheelerHarringtonHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ActonTownHall, Unknown author, Public domain
- Concord Armory, October 2013, Concord MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Manse from side, Midnightdreary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thoreau Alcott House, Concord MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hosmer Homestead, Concord MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Isaac Davis Trail March 2012, Jrcovert, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Faulkner House, front, South Acton MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jonathan and Simon Hosmer House, November 2016, Acton MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orchard House from Little Women, User:victorgrigas, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joseph Hosmer House, Concord MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Parkman Tavern, Concord MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Acton Congregational Church, Acton MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old North Bridge, Concord, Massachusetts, July 2005, Daderot at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museo Concord, openroads.com, CC BY 2.0
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