Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Claremont

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Claremont is $1,146 per month, and the median household income is $59,096 per year. About 43% of Claremont residents rent their homes, reflecting a substantial renter community that income-restricted housing can help serve.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Claremont Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 190 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

On the flood risk side, none of the 12 HUD-assisted properties in Claremont are mapped in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Claremont

The assisted properties in Claremont score a 78 (Very Walkable) on the Walk Score scale, meaning most errands can be accomplished on foot, according to Walk Score. The area has a Bike Score of 29, suggesting limited but some biking infrastructure, also per Walk Score. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 7 public schools across 2 districts serve Claremont, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Claremont, NH

The median household income in Claremont is $59,096 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median rent across all rental housing in the city is $1,146 per month, according to the same source.

Income-restricted housing in Claremont can offer significant savings for eligible renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are set based on area income limits rather than market rates, which can make them well below the city median.

• Median household income: $59,096/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,146/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 43% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units tracked on Lease Lantern: 509 units across 12 properties

Environmental Exposure

All 12 affordable housing properties in Claremont have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about flood exposure.