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Claremont.
About
Life in Claremont
Claremont is a college town at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, home to the Claremont Colleges, and that shapes the whole place: education and health care employ about 41% of working residents, and 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree. It feels quieter and more settled than much of the Inland Empire around it. That character comes at a price.
Claremont at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
15.7%
Broadband Internet
95.5%
of households
Population Growth
-4.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Claremont: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Claremont, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (16.4%), and 13.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.8%
of residents
65 and Older
19.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.7%
of households
Married Couples
53.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Claremont
In Claremont, rent runs 10% above the CA average, and home values are 22% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,717
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,010,852 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Claremont and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Claremont is 0.5 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Claremont Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute27 min avg
How Claremont residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Claremont, most residents drive alone to work (56%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 41 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 11% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Claremont runs 11% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
293.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,638.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Claremont Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Claremont, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
211 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Claremont is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Claremont, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Claremont is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Claremont has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
21.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
71
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
31
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 43°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 67°F | 45°F | 4.15" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 2.12" |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 0.97" |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 0.22" |
| Jun | 84°F | 57°F | 0.06" |
| Jul | 90°F | 62°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 92°F | 63°F | 0.03" |
| Sep | 89°F | 60°F | 0.01" |
| Oct | 81°F | 54°F | 0.97" |
| Nov | 74°F | 47°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 67°F | 42°F | 2.29" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Claremont
Uninsured
2.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Claremont's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Casa Colina Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.7 mi away · Pomona
Montclair Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Montclair
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Pomona
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Claremont
Claremont's student/teacher ratio is 23.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 59.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Claremont
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,666 students · in-state tuition $68,670 · 95% graduate · median earnings $84,281 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,388 students · in-state tuition $72,120 · 93% graduate · median earnings $127,532 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,227 students · in-state tuition $67,792 · 85% graduate · median earnings $72,270 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,113 students · in-state tuition $68,532 · 86% graduate · median earnings $84,025 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 921 students · in-state tuition $73,100 · 94% graduate · median earnings $164,248 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,132 students · in-state tuition $1,184 · 27% graduate · median earnings $45,674 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,050 students · in-state tuition $49,550 · 65% graduate · median earnings $74,115 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,759 students · in-state tuition $45,340 · 71% graduate · median earnings $71,595 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 2,671 students · in-state tuition $38,314 · 79% graduate · median earnings $104,344 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
8.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,553 students · 62% graduate · median earnings $62,466 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Claremont
Claremont has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
33 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
60 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Claremont
Claremont Helen Renwick Library
208 North Harvard Ave., Claremont
Cities Near Claremont
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Claremont?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Claremont FAQ
Is Claremont, California affordable?⌄
Claremont's median rent is $2,237/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $125,647/year. Median home value is $897,000.
Is Claremont, California safe?⌄
Claremont's violent crime rate was 293 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1639 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Claremont, California?⌄
Claremont has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Claremont, California?⌄
The cost of living in Claremont is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,237/month and median household income is $125,647/year. The median home value is $897,000. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Claremont, California?⌄
The average commute in Claremont is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from