ClaremontMN
A town of 500, settled in 1856.
Is Claremont a good place to live?
Claremont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
500 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Claremont: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Claremont, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Claremont.
Claremont stands out in Minnesota and nationally: a larger share of its residents live below the poverty line
For working residents in Claremont, the share who work locally is 2%. In Claremont, the middle household income is $57,000, where Minnesota’s towns sit at $90,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. Jobs based here fell to 49 in 2023, 60 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Rochester (28%), Owatonna (15%) and Dodge Center (8%).
| Claremont | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 33% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2% | 9.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The climate in Claremont brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
In Claremont, the peak summer temperature is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Homes in Claremont are worth about $302K, by Zillow’s estimate
Home values are up 5.6% over the year to September 2026. In Claremont, the median rent is $1,038 a month. Among households here, 86% live in a home they own.
| Claremont | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,038 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
How healthy Claremont is
In Claremont, 13% of adults report frequent physical distress, against 12% in Minnesota’s towns and 14% across U.S. towns. Against the Minnesota average, Claremont comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 11. Claremont: 72% of adults had a checkup this year.
| Claremont | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 75% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Claremont | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.6% | 8.5% |
| More uninsured adults | 10.4% | 7.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Claremont, with inland flooding at the top
Households in Claremont have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2007. On expected storm and flood damage, Claremont sits below just over half of U.S. communities. 37% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 19%.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Westside Park | — | 4 |
| 2. Henning Park | — | 2 |
| 3. Memorial Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Claremont
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Claremont; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Claremont residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
98% of working residents leave Claremont for work
Where Claremont’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Claremont
City in Minnesota, United States
Claremont is a city in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. Located along U.S. Highway 14, Claremont lies in southeastern Minnesota and is part of the Rochester metropolitan area. The city had a population of 513 according to the 2020 census. Founded in the mid-19th century, Claremont developed as a small agricultural hub, with its growth spurred by the arrival of the Chicago & North Western Railway. The city was incorporated in 1878 and has historically served the surrounding farming community, maintaining a modest population throughout its history. In 1990, Claremont’s school district merged with neighboring districts in Dodge Center and West Concord, forming the Triton Public Schools …
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- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,286 ft
- ZIP code
- 55924
- Area code
- 507
Questions about Claremont
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Claremont, MN a good place to live?
Claremont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.