At a Glance
Median Income
$51,667
$38,055 per capita
Home Value
$186,700
Zillow: $276,078
Median Rent
$971/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
16.6% 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+
3.8 / 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 $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,055. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Claremont is $186,700 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,078. Median rent is $971/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
21.1% of adults in Claremont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 49.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population365
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans30.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$38,055
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,485M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,907
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,700
Rent$971
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$276,078
Housing Units275
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,578/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation108 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute35 min
Broadband67.8%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Claremont was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.