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Claremont.
About
Life in Claremont
Claremont is a community of 13,054 people in New Hampshire. The median household income is $59,096, median rent runs about $1,146 per month, and median home values are around $204,600. Unemployment is low at 2.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Claremont at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Foreign-Born
2.4%
Broadband Internet
82.5%
of households
Population Growth
+0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.4% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Claremont: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Claremont, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (52.4%), and 1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.1%
of residents
65 and Older
20.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.8%
of households
Married Couples
38.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.51
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 23% below NH average
Rent, home values, and income in Claremont
In Claremont, rent runs 23% below the NH average, and home values are 49% below the NH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
62.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.4%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$5,774
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $279,301 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below NH average
Unemployment in Claremont
Unemployment in Claremont is 0.5 percentage points lower than the NH 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
Commute24.3 min avg
How Claremont residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Claremont, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB)
Regional airport · few flights9,304 passengers boarded in 2025
- 97 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M 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 45% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Claremont runs 45% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
182.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,826.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Claremont Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
37.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sullivan County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sullivan County, which includes Claremont, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.3M |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2018 | 9 | Heavy Snow | 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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sullivan County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cheshire County, NH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 32 miles from Claremont) is typically good — 288 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
288
per year
Moderate Days
75
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Cheshire County, NH (32 mi away)
Climate78°F summers, 12°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Claremont has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 12°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/30°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
32°/12°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.0"
Annual Snowfall
66.1"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
186
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 9°F | 2.73" |
| Feb | 32°F | 10°F | 2.36" |
| Mar | 41°F | 19°F | 2.96" |
| Apr | 54°F | 31°F | 3.26" |
| May | 66°F | 42°F | 3.33" |
| Jun | 75°F | 52°F | 4.23" |
| Jul | 80°F | 56°F | 4.19" |
| Aug | 79°F | 54°F | 3.75" |
| Sep | 71°F | 47°F | 3.53" |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 4.88" |
| Nov | 46°F | 27°F | 3.19" |
| Dec | 35°F | 17°F | 3.54" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Claremont
Claremont has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Valley Regional Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mt Ascutney Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Windsor
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.
Education11.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Claremont
Claremont's student/teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Claremont
River Valley Community College
Public · 2-year · 608 students · in-state tuition $7,170 · 36% graduate · median earnings $46,492 (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: Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Claremont
Claremont has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
9 mi awayMarsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
20 mi awaySaratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park
71 mi awayLowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
72 mi awayNew England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
76 mi awayColtsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
77 mi awayMinute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
82 mi awaySpringfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Claremont
Fiske Free Library
108 Broad Street, Claremont
Cities Near Claremont
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Claremont FAQ
Is Claremont, New Hampshire affordable?⌄
Claremont's median rent is $1,146/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $59,096/year. Median home value is $204,600.
Is Claremont, New Hampshire safe?⌄
Claremont's violent crime rate was 183 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1826 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Claremont, New Hampshire?⌄
Claremont has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Claremont, New Hampshire?⌄
The cost of living in Claremont is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,146/month and median household income is $59,096/year. The median home value is $204,600. About 63% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Claremont, New Hampshire?⌄
The average commute in Claremont is 24 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