Geography
Claremont is east of Los Angeles, in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.
Cultural Attractions
The Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, which features only plants native to California, is located within the city.
Recreation
Cahuilla Park, the largest improved park in town, provides tennis and basketball courts, as well as fields for baseball or softball.
Historical
The founders of local Pomona College were originally from New England and modeled the school on their hometown colleges.
Economy
This town is primarily residential but has a strong manufacturing-based economy of such goods as electrical equipment and dairy products. Remnants of citrus groves recall the area's agricultural past.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 34,488
- Population under 55:
- 73.3%
- Population over 55:
- 26.7%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Anaheim
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 71°F July High, 42°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $63,442
- Median home price:
- $430,000
- Average property tax:
- $8
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 12.7%
- High
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 5
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 26
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 51
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 80/4
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 162/8
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 121
Overview information and high school, college, hospital, and nursing home rankings copyright ® 2012 U.S.News & World Report.
Other data and information copyright
2012
Onboard Informatics
or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard
Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.
