Claremont
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About Claremont
City in North Carolina, United StatesClaremont is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Claremont had a population of 1,692. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Housing in Claremont
The typical Claremont home is worth about $259,000, up 2.5% in a year, 23% below the North Carolina typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Health in Claremont
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 49% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 67% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with North Carolina
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.
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Schools in Claremont
All Claremont schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Claremont’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 65% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NC. Ratings are from neighbors.
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