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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| 68% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,667 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,055 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,907 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,763 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148 |
| County GDP | $1,485M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,600 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.39% |
| Commute Time | 35.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $186,700 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $263,621 |
| Census Median Rent | $971 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,600 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.39% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,578/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 10.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2273°N, 76.9666°W |
| County FIPS | 51181 |
Winner: Republican by 0.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.1% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 35.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |