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Claremont, IL
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Claremont, IL
At a Glance
How Claremont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Claremont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Claremont a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Claremont residents earn a median household income of $38,250 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,545. The unemployment rate stands at 14.4% (300% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Claremont is $46,500 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,553. Median rent is $765/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Claremont reports 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,063/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in Claremont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Claremont has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.