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Claremont, NH


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Claremont, New Hampshire

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

The People and Families of Claremont

In Claremont, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Claremont had a median family income of $42,849.

Political Inclinations

Claremont residents donated more money ($2,300) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Claremont Housing

An estimated 58% of living spaces in Claremont are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Claremont, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Claremont, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

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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