Living in Clermont, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clermont · Census data 2020–2024
Clermont has 1,243 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $135,500 (75% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $321,500, the median rent is $984/month.
Clermont is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clermont at a glance
- Population
- 1,243
- Median age
- 41.2State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $135,500State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $321,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $984/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Clermont a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 75% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Clermont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clermont the median home value is $321,500, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $984 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,885 a month in housing costs.
Clermont median household income
The median household income in Clermont is $135,500 and the income per person is $52,008. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Clermont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 476
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.4%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.71
Clermont demographics
- Population
- 1,243
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 458
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clermont ›
Education in Clermont
28.1% of adults 25 and older in Clermont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clermont
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Clermont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clermont | 1,243 | $135,500 | $321,500 | $984 |
| Cleveland | 3,534 | $64,450 | $334,000 | $1,099 |
| Lula | 2,964 | $69,397 | $239,400 | $1,316 |
| Raoul | 2,253 | $44,597 | $127,500 | — |
| Alto | 1,055 | $81,250 | $192,200 | $1,051 |
| Yonah | 543 | $52,348 | $213,500 | $1,183 |
| Baldwin | 4,000 | $59,242 | $167,300 | $1,088 |
| Dahlonega | 7,299 | $77,516 | $531,100 | $1,220 |
| Gainesville | 45,032 | $66,974 | $382,200 | $1,299 |
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What is the median household income in Clermont, GA?
The median household income in Clermont is $135,500, 75% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Clermont?
The median home value in Clermont is $321,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Clermont?
The median gross rent in Clermont is $984 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Clermont, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 75% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Clermont?
The median age in Clermont is 41.2 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Clermont?
The average commute to work in Clermont is 27 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clermont?
The unemployment rate in Clermont is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clermont?
28.1% of adults in Clermont 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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