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Claremont, NH

High Pressure

The cost of living in Claremont, NH is 6% below the national average (Cost Index: 94). Homes here are typically valued around $270,279, compared to the $303,400 national median. The median household income is $54,520 — overall, living costs and earnings are reasonably balanced in this area.

Claremont already reads as a high-pressure housing market, with 24% rent burden, 5x home-price-to-income, and a housing index of 89. Treat this page as a stress test for rent, mortgage, and tax burden before assuming the move works.Data Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 · BEA RPP 2023 · Zillow ZHVI

Data Updated: March 2026
Housing Feasibility Verdict
Stretch

Based on your household income, housing mode, local rent, home value, property tax, and mortgage assumptions for Claremont.

Monthly Housing
$1,077/mo
Lower of rent or buy scenario
Housing Burden
24%
Healthy
Residual Cash
$2,966/mo
After housing and debt · $989/person
Rent vs Buy
Rent first
Main pressure: home prices
Assumptions
Housing Mode
Confidence: MediumHome source: ZILLOWRent source: ACSBEA proxy: msaHousehold size: 3Down payment: 20%Fixed burden: 35%
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Cost Index
94
Average
Based on housing costs · See methodology
Median Home Value
$270,279
Zillow ZHVI Market Rate • Census ACS: $171,900
National: $303,400
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
Source: Census ACS
National: $1,348/mo
Household Income
$54,520
National: $78,538
Population
13,054
Purchasing Power
74
100 = national baseline

Cost of Living Breakdown

Each index uses 100 as the US national average. A score of 150 means 50% more expensive; 80 means 20% cheaper.

Housing Cost Index
89 / 100
11% below average
Rent Index
80 / 100
20% below average
Goods & Groceries
101 / 100
About the same as most US cities
Utilities
108 / 100
Typical utility costs
Healthcare & Services
98 / 100
In line with national average
Overall Index
94
Average

Claremont Mortgage Calculator

Pre-filled with the local median home value of $270,279 and New Hampshire's property tax rate of 1.86%.

Household Housing Budget

Local median household income is shown only as a place-side affordability input. Personal salary, filing status, and take-home pay analysis belong in salary.city.

Local Household Income
$54,520
Census ACS place context
Rent Burden Estimate
24%
Typical annual rent / local household income
Home Price to Income
5x
Typical home value / local household income
Use this section to judge whether Claremont looks structurally manageable for a household budget. For a specific job offer, filing status, payroll taxes, or salary equivalence across cities, run the income-side decision in salary.city.

Property Tax in Claremont, NH

Est. Annual Property Tax
$5,027
Monthly Impact
$419
Added to your mortgage
Effective Rate
1.86%
National avg: ~1.00%

New Hampshire Place Tax Context

Tax TypeNew HampshireNational Avg
Property Tax Rate1.86%1.00%
Top Income Tax RateNo State Income Tax~5.0%
State Sales TaxNo Sales Tax~5.0%

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Cost Index Comparison (100 = National Avg)

Housing CostsNational Avg: 100
Claremont, NH: 89
Rent Prices
80

FAQ: Living in Claremont

Is Claremont, NH an affordable place to live?+

Yes — everyday expenses in Claremont run about 6% below the US average (Cost Index: 94). Housing is especially affordable: the median home is valued around $270,279, compared to the $303,400 national median. Monthly rent is typically around $1,077, versus $1,348 nationally.

How does Claremont fit a household housing budget?+

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,077, while local median household income is $54,520. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 24% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

How much are taxes in Claremont, NH?+

New Hampshire is one of the few states with no state income tax, which can save residents thousands of dollars per year. The effective property tax rate is 1.86%. On a home worth $270,279, that translates to roughly $5,027 per year in property taxes. There is no state sales tax.

How much does it cost to rent in Claremont, NH?+

The typical monthly rent in Claremont is around $1,077. That's roughly 20% lower than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $270,279, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

How much does a house cost in Claremont, NH?+

The median home in Claremont is valued at $270,279. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $1,367/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 57% of residents here own their homes.

Are groceries and utilities expensive in Claremont?+

Grocery prices in Claremont are about average compared to the rest of the US (index: 101, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are about typical (index: 108). Overall, these everyday costs shouldn't cause major surprises if you're moving from another similarly-sized US city.

What is Claremont, NH like to live in?+

Claremont is a small town with a population of about 13,054. The median age of residents is 42.8, skewing somewhat older — common in established suburban communities. The local poverty rate is 15.18%, near the national average of 12.4%.

Lower-Pressure Alternatives in New Hampshire

If Claremont feels tight, start with these same-state cities that look easier on rent burden or buy-side pressure.

Higher-Pressure Comparisons in New Hampshire

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Reviewed by LivabilityCalc Research Team
Financial Data Analysts · Census & Economic Data Specialists
Data Sources & Methodology
  • Real Estate & Housing: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI, Smoothed & Seasonally Adjusted) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI). Structural fallback utilizes U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates.
  • Goods, Utilities & Services: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Metropolitan Area Regional Price Parities (MARPP), incorporating verified State Nonmetropolitan averages.
  • Mortgage Rates: Freddie Mac 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (PMMS) via Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
  • Tax Context: State-level property, sales, and income-tax context used for place-side relocation planning. Personal take-home pay and offer analysis are handled by salary.city.
  • Index Methodology: Weighting matrix derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Expenditure Surveys (CEX) distributional models. Baseline standardized at 100. (Read methodology details)
Last data update: March 2026 · Mortgage rates updated monthly