Claremont

Claremont

Claremont is a city in Los Angeles County’s eastern San Gabriel Valley. It had about 37,266 residents in 2020 and is famous as a “college town” – home to the Claremont Colleges consortium (five undergraduate schools). The city features tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and a vibrant downtown (“The Village”) with galleries, cafes, and boutiques. Its housing market is upscale: the median home value is roughly $1.01 million (as of Sep 2026, +2.1% YoY). Claremont offers excellent schools (Claremont USD), low crime, and many parks and trails (Claremont Hills Wilderness Park, Thompson Creek Trail). The city is well-connected by I-210 freeway and Metrolink (Claremont station) for commuting to LA.

  • Location: Eastern San Gabriel Valley, LA County (pop ~37K).
  • Culture: World-class colleges (Pomona College, Harvey Mudd, etc.), intellectual vibe, public art, farmers markets.
  • Downtown: “Claremont Village” with pedestrian-friendly shops and restaurants; annual festivals.
  • Housing: Median home ≈ $1,012,946, one-year change +2.1%; market remains strong with many historic homes.
  • Outdoor: Claremont Hills Wilderness Park for hiking; bike-friendly with gentle hills.
  • Commute: I-210 access; Metrolink to Azusa/Pasadena/Los Angeles.

Highly Rated Restaurants in Claremont

The Quarter Creole Cuisine

Creole · New Orleans-inspired dishes

Tutti Mangia

Italian · Pasta, steaks & special occasions

Gus’s BBQ

Barbecue · Smoked meats & Southern-style sides

Viva Madrid

Spanish · Tapas & paella

The Back Abbey

American · Burgers & casual dining 

Around Claremont, CA

There's plenty to do around Claremont, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Demographics and Employment Data for Claremont, CA

Claremont has 12,185 households, with an average household size of 2.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Claremont do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 36,553 people call Claremont home. The population density is 2,741 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

36,553

Total Population

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.3 years

Median Age

47 / 53%

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Total Households

2.59

Average Household Size

$54,163

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Schools in Claremont, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Claremont. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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