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Claremont, New Hampshire

Introduction to Claremont, New Hampshire

Claremont, New Hampshire, in Sullivan county, is 52 miles NW of Manchester, New Hampshire and 96 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 13,151 people lived in Claremont.

Claremont History

Claremont was named after Claremont Castle, the estate of Thomas Pelham Holles, the Earl of Clare and cousin of colonial governor Benning Wentworth. It was at first inhabited by the settlers who built a dam across Sugar River, as well as a sawmill and gristmill. The city became an important industrial town for textile and paper in the 1800’s.

Claremont and nearby Attractions

  • Claremont Historical Society Museum
  • Fiske Free Library
  • Ascutney State Park
  • William H. H. Moody Horse - Farm
  • Broad Street Park War Monuments

Things To Do In Claremont

A number of 18th and 19th century mills from are still preserved along the bank of the Sugar River and offer a glimpse into the city’s early industries. City Hall, an Italian-renaissance style building located in the town-square, is a popular local tourist destination. Claremont has war monuments commemorating World War I and II, the Vietnam War and the Korean War. The Polish Harvest Festival is the local festival.

Claremont Transportation

Airport transportation is available from Rutland State Airport.

Claremont Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Keene State College, Dartmouth College and Plymouth State College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 11%Claremont Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%Claremont Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 17%Claremont Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Claremont, NH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population85
Male Share of the Population62
Female Share of the Population69
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty52
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home83
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing92
People Living Alone810
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime62
Low Violent Crime62

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