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Claremont, NC
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Claremont, NC
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 $59,583 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,448. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% 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 $249,319. 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.
Safety & Crime
Claremont reports 585 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,974/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.