salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,120 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Hampshire cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Hampshire. It is number 12 of 26 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Claremont?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Claremont
| Size | Claremont | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $953 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,372 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,121 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,115 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Claremont overall?
Everyday prices in New Hampshire overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Claremont, so the New Hampshire figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Claremont
Life in Claremont
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Claremont?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $458 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $204,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Claremont, NH?
Renting in Claremont costs a median of about $1,878 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Hampshire median is $1,916.
How much do I need to make to live in Claremont?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,120 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Claremont cheap or expensive?
Claremont is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.4% of the typical household income of $63,735. It ranks 12th cheapest of 26 New Hampshire cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Claremont?
The median homeowner in Claremont pays $5,774 a year in property taxes, about 2.82% of the median home value.
Is Claremont more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Hampshire are 4% 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 $204,600, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
13,078 people live in Claremont. Numbers are typical (middle) values.