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Claremont, California

Introduction to Claremont, California

Claremont, California, in Los Angeles county, is 3 miles NE of Pomona, California (center to center) and 21 miles NW of Riverside, California. Claremont is a college town situated at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. It features seven higher education institutions and several of them are often ranked with the best colleges in the country. The city features a large number of historic structures. In 2007 Money Magazine rated Claremont as the fifth best place to live in the nation.

With its vast number of trees and numerous residents with doctorates, Claremont is referred to as "the City of Trees and PhDs." It's mostly a residential area. The northern part of Claremont feature a large number of upscale homes. The municipality constantly receives the National Arbor Day Associations's Tree City USA award. Claremont features Neo-Classical Revival, Victorian, Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.

Claremont History

The Serrano Indians were the initial inhabitants. The Spanish period in California began in 1771. The Claremont area was part of the acreage owned by the Mission San Gabriel. In 1834 the vast majority of this land became part of the Rancho San Jose. The first claim for land filed by a European occurred in 1871.

The city of Claremont was created in 1887, primarily due to the arrival of the Santa Fe Railroad. Claremont was incorporated in 1907. Soon, the colleges were expanding and the citrus industry was thriving. After the Second World War was over most of the citrus groves were converted to homes.

Claremont Attractions

  • Padua Hills Theatre is a notable historic site.
  • The Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden includes a large number of Californian plants.
  • The Village incldudes a variety of shops, art galleries, boutiques and restaurants and is popular with college students.
  • The Garner House is a noteworthy historic structure.
  • John R. Rodman Arboretum is situated on Pitzer College campus and features a wide variety of attractive gardens.
  • Memorial Park hosts a variety of community events.

Claremont Activities

The city features numerous parks for outdoor activities. The Thompson Creek Trail is popular for walking, bicycle riding and jogging. Golfing enthusiasts enjoy the region's quality courses. A wide variety of activities and entertainment are available in nearby Los Angeles. The beaches along the Pacific Coast are nearby. The San Gabriel Mountains are popular for a variety of recreational activities.

Claremont Transportation

Air travel is provided at the close by Ontario International Airport. Metrolink offers train service to Los Angeles and San Bernardino.

Claremont Higher Education

The Claremont Colleges are a collection of seven colleges including, Scripps, Pitzer, Pomona, Claremont McKenna and Harvey Mudd colleges as well as Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute. The colleges are within walking distance of each other. The Claremont School of Theology is also situated in the city.

High Points

Claremont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyClaremont Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Claremont Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Claremont College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Claremont Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Claremont Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Claremont, CA

Comparing Claremont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Racial Diversity87
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population66
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built54
Affordability of Rents45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime78

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