Claremont, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dodge County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
554 Population 513/sq mi density
$66,458 Median Income $26,111 per capita
$114,100 Home Value $305,036 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$66,458 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,100 home value, $850/mo rent
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: $305,036
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Claremont a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 3.0% (17% 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 $305,036. 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.

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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population554
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density513/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,458
Per Capita$26,111
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,178

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,100
Rent$850
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$305,036
Housing Units205
Rent Burden15.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
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.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 249 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.