Claremont is situated on the western border of New
Hampshire, on the banks of the Connecticut River. Claremont is the
largest community within a 30 mile radius and serves as a retail and
professional hub for the region. The City lies next to Interstate 91,
the major north-south route between eastern Canada and the northeastern
US. The area offers many recreational opportunities, including skiing,
golf, boating and hiking. Cultural activities include a beautifully
restored Historic Opera House which features world-class entertainment
year round. Dartmouth College and its educational and cultural
activities are only a short ride away. Claremont is located
approximately one hour from Concord,
NH, two hours from Boston, and three and one/half hours from either
New York City or Montreal. A small airport rounds out the transportation
options in the community.
Claremont, NH
Incorporated:
1764
Community Contact:
Claremont Economic
Development Mark Aldrich, Director 14 North St. Claremont, NH 03743
Telephone:
(603)542-7030
Fax:
(603) 542-7033
E-mail:
eddirector@claremontnh.com
Web Site:
www.claremontnh.com
City/Town Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30
am - 5 pm
County:
Sullivan
Labor Market Area:
Claremont
Planning Commission:
Upper Valley/Lake Sunapee
Tourism Region:
Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee
Demographics, 2000 Census:
Claremont was one of 24 communities to have lost
population since the last census. It had the third largest numeric
decrease among incorporated cities and towns, dropping by 751 to 13,151,
a 5.4 percent reduction. Only Portsmouth and Berlin experienced larger
decreases. The median age is 38.8, with 23.3 percent of the population
under the age of 18 and 16.9 percent age 65 or older. The total number
of households is 5,685, with an average size of 2.3 persons. Of those,
3,428 are family households, with an average size of 2.9 persons. As of
April 1, 2000, there were 6,074 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:
305.6 persons per square mile of land area.
Claremont contains 43.1 square miles of land area and 0.9 square miles
of inland water area.
Origin: Named in
honor of Thomas Pelham Holles, Earl of Clare and Duke of Newcastle,
builder of Claremont Castle, and a cousin to Governor Benning Wentworth.
The original grant was a six-mile square area bordering the Connecticut
River. Claremont was incorporated as a city by popular vote in 1947. It
is the home of New Hampshire's first Roman Catholic Church, built in
1823.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
M-F 8:30-5 pm
Type of Government
Manager & Council
Annual Budget 2003
$15,441,481
Planning Board
Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1952/03
Master Plan
2001
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
Fiske Free
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating
4/9
Emergency Medical Service
Commercial
Nearest Hospital(s):
Valley Regional, Claremont
Distance: Local
Staffed Beds: 28
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$36.70
2002 Equalization Ratio
93.5
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$33.94
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
64.9%
Commercial
31.6%
Other
3.4%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH; NH Elec. Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier
None
Water Supplier
Claremont Water Dept.
Sanitation
Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
Yes
Curbside Trash Pickup
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
No
Telephone Company
Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service
Business Cable Internet Service
Yes
Residential Cable Internet Service
Limited
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
6,067
2001 Single-Family Units
3,170
Building Permits Issued
5
2001 Multi-Family Units
2,425
Building Permits Issued
-2
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
472
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$79,800
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$499
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
13,187
40,951
2000
13,151
40,951
1990
13,902
38,592
1980
14,557
38,592
1970
14,221
30,949
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
6,323
Female
6,828
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
775
Age 5 to 19
2,605
Age 20 to 34
2,406
Age 35 to 54
3,878
Age 55 to 64
1,270
Age 65 and over
2,217
Median Age
38.8
Total Households
5,685
Ave. Size
2.3 persons
Total Families
3,428
Ave. Size
2.9 persons
Educational Attainment,
population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
78.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$20,267
Median 4-person family income
$42,849
Median household income
$34,949
Median Earnings, full-time,
year-round workers
Male
$30,782
Female
$22,078
Families below the poverty level
5.4%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
11, 12, 103, 120
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-91, Exit 8
Distance
4 miles
Railroad
Amtrak, B & M, CCRR
Public Transportation
Yes
Nearest Airport
Claremont
Runway
3,100 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Lebanon
Distance
22 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
71 miles
Portland, ME
162 miles
Boston, MA
121 miles
New York City, NY
247 miles
Montreal, Quebec
206 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE
FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
3
1
1
3
Grade Levels
P-5
6-8
9-12
K-12
Total Enrollment
859
526
664
259
If no schools, district students
attend:
Distance:
Regional Career Technology
Center(s): Sugar River Valley Tech Center
Region: 10
NH Licensed Child Care
Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities: 14
Total Capacity: 496
Nearest
Community/Technical College: Claremont
Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Colby-Sawyer; Magdalen;
Dartmouth
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Valley Regional Health Care
Health care
533
1893
Holson Burnes Group
Photograph albums
90
1978
LaCrosse Footwear
Industrial boots
70
1981
Customized Structures, Inc.
Prefabricated houses
125
1985
Sullivan Industries, Inc.
Mining & construction
equipment
73
1854
Claremont School District
Education
400
1867
Crown Point Cabinetry
Custom Cabinets
90
1978
Claremont Savings Bank
Banking
84
1907
Eagle Times Newspaper
Local Newspaper
79
Wal-Mart
Department store
300
1993
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
6,546
6,821
Employed
5,966
6,636
Unemployed
580
185
Unemployment Rate
8.9%
2.7%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
77.1%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
15.6%
Public transportation
0.9%
Walked
2.0%
Other Means
0.8%
Worked at home
3.4%
Mean Travel Time to Work
19.2 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
1,458
1,203
Average Weekly Wage
$678
$779
Service Providing
Average Employment
3,722
3,670
Average Weekly Wage
$474
$496
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
5,179
4,874
Average Weekly Wage
$531
$566
Government
Average Employment
743
741
Average Weekly Wage
$567
$606
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
5,923
5,614
Average Weekly Wage
$536
$571
n = indicates that the data does
not meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X
Municipal Parks
YMCA/YWCA
Boys Club/Girls Club
X
Golf Courses
X
Swimming: Indoor Facility
X
Swimming: Outdoor Facility
Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
X
Bowling Facilities
X
Museums
X
Cinemas
X
Performing Arts Facilities
Tourists Attractions
X
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X
Youth Sports: Baseball
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
X
Youth Sports: Football
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
X
Youth Sports: Hockey
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
X
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Mount Ascutney & Okemo (VT); Mount
Sunapee, Arrowhead
Other: Historic Opera House, ATV trails
Copyright 2003 Economic &
Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights
Reserved. Updated 06/19/03
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