The smallest city in the country, Concord is largely forested when the first white settlers arrive in 1635. Swamps and floodplains are covered with towering conifers, while hillside areas are covered with oaks and somewhat scrubby pitch pines. There are a few open areas, including tinier crop plots and regularly flooded river meadows. A few of the homes here were burned in recent years, but the vast majority of the city is largely forested.
The North Concord School District is comprised of a number of schools. Concord High School is located here, while the Penacook area is served by the Merrimack Valley School District. Rundlett Middle School serves about 1,500 students and is a part of the Concord School District. In 2012, the Concord School District underwent a major re-configuration, with three new schools replacing six previous ones.
In the 18th century, Concord gained its prominence, and some of the city's oldest houses still stand on Main Street. Following the Revolution, Concord became a logical choice for the state capital. When Samuel Blodget completed the Middlesex Canal and Amoskeag Falls, the city was a natural choice to be the seat of state government. The State House is the oldest capitol in the country and is located on Main Street.
While the racial composition of North Concord City is largely white, it is primarily made up of Hispanic and Asian immigrants. While there are still some poor people in the city, the majority of the population is employed. And the average income in Concord is $34,938 per person, making it a richer community than most in the US. It is also home to many wealthy people.