Claremont, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Claremont is a small town in Virginia with a population of 365. Residents earn $51,667 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
365 Population 144/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $38,055 per capita
$186,700 Home Value $263,621 Zillow
$971 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$186,700 home value, $971/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,667
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $186,700
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.1%
37% lower than US avg
Median Rent $971
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.7%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

How Claremont Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population365
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$38,055
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,485M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,700
Rent$971
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$263,621
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation108 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+93.6%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute35 min
Libraries2

Is Claremont a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Claremont receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Claremont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Claremont is $51,667, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Claremont is $186,700, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $971 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Claremont enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Claremont has a population of 365 with a density of 144 people per square mile. The median age is 64.1 years, 65% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.3%), with 18.6% Black.

Population

365
Total Population
144
People / sq mi
64.1yrs
Median Age
65% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.3%
Female 39.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Claremont vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.7%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.3%
68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Claremont vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Claremont is $51,667, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Claremont vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,667
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,055
Avg Weekly Wage$1,907
IRS Avg AGI$62,763

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)148
County GDP$1,485M

Business (County)

Restaurants5
Healthcare4
Retail13
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,600
26% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.2 min
Work from Home10.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Claremont is $186,700, 34% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $971 (17% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $263,621.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,700
34% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$263,621

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$971
17% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,600
26% below US avg
Effective Rate1.39%
In Claremont, 39.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.0% report depression. 27.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Claremont vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.7%
24% above US avg
Diabetes12.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure36.5%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity27.3%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress14.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death9,578/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access10.0%
Healthcare Facilities4

Crime Rates: Claremont vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Claremont has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.2 inches
35% above US avg
Snowfall4.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates37.2273°N, 76.9666°W
County FIPS51181
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 0.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.8%
D 49.1%

Winner: Republican by 0.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.1%
37% below US avg
High School+93.6%
School Test Score5.58
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density144/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities4
Restaurants5
Retail Stores13

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.2 min
Work from Home10.6%

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