Living in Claremont, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Claremont · Census data 2020–2024
Claremont has 393 residents with a median age of 61.3. The median household income is $58,542 (37% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $178,800, the median rent is $990/month.
Claremont is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Claremont at a glance
- Population
- 393
- Median age
- 61.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $58,542State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $178,800State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $990/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Claremont a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 12%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Claremont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Claremont the median home value is $178,800, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $990 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,656 a month in housing costs.
Claremont median household income
The median household income in Claremont is $58,542 and the income per person is $41,363. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Claremont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 292
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 22.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.75
Claremont demographics
- Population
- 393
- Median age
- 61.3
- Under 18
- 10.4%
- 65 and older
- 39.4%
- Households
- 225
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 26.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Claremont ›
Education in Claremont
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Claremont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Claremont
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.9%
Claremont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont | 393 | $58,542 | $178,800 | $990 |
| Surry | 212 | $85,417 | $238,500 | — |
| Scotland | 161 | $44,028 | $159,400 | $1,644 |
| Dendron | 303 | $58,214 | $162,500 | $1,042 |
| Williamsburg | 15,798 | $75,604 | $428,100 | $1,407 |
| Waverly | 2,324 | $50,156 | $145,700 | $836 |
| Prince George | 1,829 | $61,571 | — | $1,625 |
| Wakefield | 1,201 | $62,386 | $187,800 | $966 |
| Hopewell | 22,959 | $54,729 | $181,600 | $1,106 |
More for people moving to Claremont
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What is the median household income in Claremont, VA?
The median household income in Claremont is $58,542, 37% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $178,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Claremont?
The median gross rent in Claremont is $990 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Claremont, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in Claremont?
The median age in Claremont is 61.3 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Claremont?
The average commute to work in Claremont is 36 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Claremont?
The unemployment rate in Claremont is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Claremont?
16.1% 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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