Pros and Cons of Living in Claremont

Claremont's core trade-off pairs genuine housing affordability and a real, ongoing downtown comeback against a real, disclosed above-average crime rate and below-average income.

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Pro: genuinely affordable housing

Claremont's housing (Redfin's $253,000-$322,000 range) runs well below both national figures and New Hampshire's own notably higher statewide housing costs.

Pro: a real, ongoing downtown comeback

The 2024-opened Claremont Creative Center and redeveloped Brown/Farwell/Moody/Union blocks reflect a real, genuine recovery from Claremont's mid-20th-century industrial decline.

Con: a real, disclosed above-average crime rate

Claremont's crime rate runs considerably higher than the national average and higher than 93% of New Hampshire's own communities -- a real, disclosed trade-off this record does not soften.

Con: a genuinely below-average median household income

Claremont's median household income (approximately $45,000) runs well below both national and New Hampshire's own $99,782 statewide figure -- a real, disclosed economic reality.

Key takeaways

Pro: genuinely affordable housing relative to both national and NH statewide figures.
Pro: a real, ongoing downtown revitalization (Claremont Creative Center, redeveloped historic blocks).
Con: a real, disclosed crime rate considerably above national and NH norms.
Con: a genuinely below-average median household income (~$45,000).

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.