Fortune Ranks Concord in“Best Places for Families” List

Fortune.com has ranked Concord, NC, as #20 in their list of “Best Places to Live for Families”.

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The number of people who call the Charlotte metropolitan area home has ballooned over the last few years, with the current population sitting at more than 2.2 million people. About 30 miles northeast of the skyline of downtown Charlotte, Concord, N.C., has a personality all its own. 

It’s home to the Charlotte Motor Speedway, where racing fans can experience NASCAR events up close, including races such as the iconic Coca-Cola 600 and the Bank of America ROVAL 400. 

Family-friendly Concord Mills is a popular destination for restaurants and retail, as well as entertainment options like an indoor trampoline park and aquarium. The annual Cabarrus County Fair, which features festival rides, live performances, and agricultural exhibits, can’t be missed. There’s even an event featuring racing pigs! 

Concord’s Cabarrus County School District offers public, private, and charter school options, and an impressive 51% of its schools rank above average for quality education, according to GreatSchools.org.—AS