Claremont, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Claremont is a mid-size city in California with a population of 36,553. Residents earn $122,127 per year, which is 63% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
36,553 Population 2,740/sq mi density
$122,127 Median Income $54,163 per capita
$870,800 Home Value $1,021,119 Zillow
$2,125 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
108 Violent Crime/100K 2,367 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$122,127 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$870,800 home value, $2,125/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K (72% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $122,127
63% higher than US avg
Home Value $870,800
209% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 108/100K
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 59.3%
76% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,125
83% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.7%
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

How Claremont Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population36,553
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density2,740/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 53%

Economy

A+
Median Income$122,127
Per Capita$54,163
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Commute27 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$870,800
Rent$2,125
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,021,119

Crime

F
Violent108/100K
Property2,367/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary569/100K

Health

Obesity22.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.4%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain14.5 in/yr
Elevation1,473 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.3%
High School+94.9%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute27 min
EV Stations34
Libraries67

Is Claremont a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Claremont receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Claremont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Claremont is $122,127, which is significantly higher than the national average — 63% above $75,149. This places Claremont among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Claremont is $870,800, making it a premium housing market at 209% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,125 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Claremont is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 108 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,367 per 100,000, 21% above the national average.

Education

Claremont is a highly educated community — 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Claremont enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Claremont has a population of 36,553 with a density of 2,740 people per square mile. The median age is 40.3 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (52.6%), with 3.6% Hispanic, 5.8% Black.

Population

36,553
Total Population
2,740
People / sq mi
40.3yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
13.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Claremont vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only73.1%
7% below US avg
Spanish26.9%
101% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Claremont vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Claremont is $122,127, which is 63% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Claremont vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$122,127
63% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,163
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
IRS Avg AGI$116,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)148,394
County GDP$351,753M

Business (County)

Restaurants8,853
Healthcare13,951
Retail9,811
Manufacturing4,357

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,097
188% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Work from Home22.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Claremont is $870,800, 209% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,125 (83% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,021,119.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$870,800
209% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,021,119
Median List Price$1,044,999

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,044,999
$/Sq Ft$560
Homes Sold13
Sale-to-List Ratio102.1%
Price Drops21.4%
Inventory56

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,125
83% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$3,476

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,097
188% above US avg
Effective Rate1.16%
In Claremont, 22.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.4% report depression. 17.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Claremont vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.7%
29% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
High Blood Pressure24.9%
Asthma9.1%
COPD3.4%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity17.3%
Depression20.4%
Mental Distress15.4%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate72.1%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities13,951
Claremont has a violent crime rate of 108 per 100,000 residents, 72% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,367 per 100,000 (21% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Claremont vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent108.2/100K
72% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape11.1/100K
Robbery44.4/100K
Assault52.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,366.7/100K
21% above US avg
Burglary568.8/100K
Theft1,684.2/100K
Vehicle Theft113.8/100K
Arson19.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Claremont has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.5 inches
62% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.6 km²)
Population Density2,740/sq mi
Coordinates34.1249°N, 117.7139°W
County FIPS06059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 59.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%
D 49.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+59.3%
76% above US avg
High School+94.9%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,740/sq mi
Total Area13.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations34
Alt Fuel Stations39
Public Libraries67
Healthcare Facilities13,951
Restaurants8,853
Retail Stores9,811

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.4 min
Work from Home22.0%

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