At a Glance
Median Income
$59,583
$36,448 per capita
Home Value
$227,200
Zillow: $259,303
Median Rent
$928/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
16.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Claremont a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 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 $59,583 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,448. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,206 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Claremont is $227,200 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,303. Median rent is $928/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
25.9% of adults in Claremont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Claremont has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,051
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,583
Per Capita$36,448
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$12,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$227,200
Rent$928
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$259,303
Housing Units875
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,084/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation933 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Claremont was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.