Concord is an amazing city and was just voted #5 places to live in the South, #38 nationwide. The researchers looked at neighborhoods and noted Concord's historic buildings as a desirable factor in their decision making process! "Over 200 years ago, when two settlements compromised over the location of a county seat, the resulting town was named Concord, meaning “harmony.” Today, Concord tries to live up to that tradition, bringing people together in a pedestrian-friendly downtown that features shops, restaurants, historic buildings, two live theaters, a gourmet chocolatier, and regular events. (The climate is similarly hospitable, with 214 clear days per year.)"