Living in Claremont, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Claremont · Census data 2020–2024

Claremont has 36,595 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $125,647 (27% higher than the California median), the median home value is $897,000, the median rent is $2,237/month.

Claremont at a glance

Population
36,595
Median age
39State: 37.9
Median household income
$125,647State: $99,122
Median home value
$897,000State: $734,700
Median rent
$2,237/moState: $2,036
Homeowners
63.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.9%
Average commute
27 min

Is Claremont a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.

Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in April–May and October–November.

Cost of living in Claremont

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Claremont the median home value is $897,000, 170% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,237 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,393 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Claremont$897,000
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Claremont$2,237
California$2,036
United States$1,413

Claremont median household income

The median household income in Claremont is $125,647 and the income per person is $53,402. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Claremont$125,647
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Claremont: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
12,530
Owner-occupied
63.2%
Renter-occupied
36.8%
Vacant
4.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1966
Average household size
2.59

Claremont demographics

Population
36,595
Median age
39
Under 18
16.8%
65 and older
19.7%
Households
11,950
Foreign-born
15.7%
Veterans
3.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White49.1%
Hispanic or Latino28.8%
Black7.1%
Asian14.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Claremont ›

Education in Claremont

59.9% of adults 25 and older in Claremont have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 30.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Claremont59.9%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Claremont

Unemployment rate
5.1%State: 6.6%
Average commute
27 minState: 29 min
Work from home
24.5%
Drive alone
55.6%
Public transit
1.3%
Walk to work
9.7%
Homes with broadband
95.5%

Claremont vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Claremont36,595$125,647$897,000$2,237
Upland79,257$105,830$739,400$2,029
La Verne30,600$103,761$817,000$2,315
Montclair37,810$77,659$569,100$1,889
San Antonio Heights3,458$138,750$1,071,800$1,683
Pomona147,943$79,479$593,800$1,810
San Dimas33,789$105,321$801,800$2,278
Glendora50,926$113,569$862,700$2,254
Charter Oak9,442$88,393$606,200$1,900

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Living in Claremont: FAQ

What is the median household income in Claremont, CA?

The median household income in Claremont is $125,647, 27% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Claremont?

The median home value in Claremont is $897,000, compared with $734,700 in California.

How much is rent in Claremont?

The median gross rent in Claremont is $2,237 per month, about 34.7% of household income.

Is Claremont, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Claremont?

The median age in Claremont is 39 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Claremont?

The average commute to work in Claremont is 27 minutes; 24.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Claremont?

The unemployment rate in Claremont is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Claremont?

59.9% of adults in Claremont have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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