Clemmons, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Forsyth County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
21,574 Population 1,801/sq mi density
$84,326 Median Income $48,000 per capita
$306,900 Home Value $386,249 Zillow
$1,172 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$84,326 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$306,900 home value, $1,172/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Clemmons, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,326
12% above
$48,000 per capita
Home Value
$306,900
9% above
Zillow: $386,249
Median Rent
$1,172/mo
1% above
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.1%
46% above
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Clemmons Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clemmons's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
112%
Home Value
109%
Rent
101%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
146%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clemmons a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clemmons residents earn a median household income of $84,326 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,000. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,366 business establishments, including 868 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clemmons is $306,900 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,249. Median rent is $1,172/month, with 27.5% 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

49.1% of adults in Clemmons hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% above the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clemmons 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 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population21,574
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density1,801/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,326
Per Capita$48,000
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$34,373M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274

Housing

A+
Home Value$306,900
Rent$1,172
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$386,249
Housing Units9,425
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,571/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation824 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.1%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Clemmons was built in 1991.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 868 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.