Claremont, CA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 34,488
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living High
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price High
Median Income Average

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

K–12

Elementary schools:
11
Middle schools:
7
High schools:
4

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
5
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
26
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
51

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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

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
121

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