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Claremont, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dodge County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
554 Population 513/sq mi density
$66,458 Median Income $26,111 per capita
$114,100 Home Value $287,593 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$66,458 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,100 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Claremont, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,458
12% below
$26,111 per capita
Home Value
$114,100
60% below
Zillow: $287,593
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
15.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
408/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
88%
Home Value
40%
Rent
73%
Poverty
250%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Claremont a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Claremont residents earn a median household income of $66,458 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,111. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Claremont is $114,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,593. Median rent is $850/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Claremont reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 408/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in Claremont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Claremont has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population554
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density513/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,458
Per Capita$26,111
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,178

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,100
Rent$850
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$287,593
Housing Units205
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property408/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death5,217/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,287 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed249 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Claremont was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 249 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.