Living in Clemmons, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clemmons · Census data 2020–2024
Clemmons has 21,871 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $87,655 (21% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $335,800, the median rent is $1,269/month.
Clemmons at a glance
- Population
- 21,871
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $87,655State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $335,800State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,269/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Clemmons a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Clemmons
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clemmons the median home value is $335,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,269 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,713 a month in housing costs.
Clemmons median household income
The median household income in Clemmons is $87,655 and the income per person is $47,012. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Clemmons: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,312
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.46
Clemmons demographics
- Population
- 21,871
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 8,784
- Foreign-born
- 11.5%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clemmons ›
Education in Clemmons
49.4% of adults 25 and older in Clemmons have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 18% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clemmons
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Clemmons vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemmons | 21,871 | $87,655 | $335,800 | $1,269 |
| Bermuda Run | 3,211 | $69,301 | $347,600 | $1,142 |
| Lewisville | 13,828 | $100,917 | $325,400 | $1,095 |
| Advance | 1,408 | $115,391 | $434,400 | $819 |
| Farmington | 409 | $53,462 | $205,700 | — |
| Winston-Salem | 252,037 | $59,268 | $233,800 | $1,087 |
| Midway | 4,897 | $83,446 | $274,100 | $778 |
| Bethania | 443 | $87,866 | $290,000 | $1,617 |
| Yadkin College | 400 | $110,219 | $253,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Clemmons, NC?
The median household income in Clemmons is $87,655, 21% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Clemmons?
The median home value in Clemmons is $335,800, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Clemmons?
The median gross rent in Clemmons is $1,269 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Clemmons, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Clemmons?
The median age in Clemmons is 41.8 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Clemmons?
The average commute to work in Clemmons is 22 minutes; 20.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clemmons?
The unemployment rate in Clemmons is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clemmons?
49.4% of adults in Clemmons 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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