salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 6.6 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. It is a highly educated city: 59.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $121,840 a year. That is $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 512 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Claremont?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Claremont
| Size | Claremont | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,862 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,812 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,448 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,313 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Claremont overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Claremont, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Claremont
Life in Claremont
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Claremont?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,178 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $897,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $89,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Claremont, CA?
Renting in Claremont costs a median of about $3,046 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Claremont?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $121,840 a year, or $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Claremont cheap or expensive?
Claremont is rated OK: rent takes 27.0% of the typical household income of $135,510. It ranks 512th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Claremont?
The median homeowner in Claremont pays $5,717 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Claremont more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Claremont?
The median home value in Claremont is $897,000, about 6.6 times the typical yearly household income.
36,595 people live in Claremont. Numbers are typical (middle) values.