salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Most homes (75.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,360 a year. That is $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of North Carolina. It is number 144 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Clemmons?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Clemmons
| Size | Clemmons | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,308 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,224 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,881 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,377 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Clemmons overall?
Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Clemmons, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Clemmons
Life in Clemmons
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clemmons?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $221 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $335,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Clemmons, NC?
Renting in Clemmons costs a median of about $2,109 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Clemmons?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,360 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Clemmons cheap or expensive?
Clemmons is rated OK: rent takes 26.8% of the typical household income of $94,536. It ranks 144th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Clemmons?
The median homeowner in Clemmons pays $2,304 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Clemmons more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in North Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Clemmons?
The median home value in Clemmons is $335,800, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
21,871 people live in Clemmons. Numbers are typical (middle) values.