Claremont is the college town — seven of them — with a walkable Village.
It punches above its size on charm, and the tree streets are the prize.
The honest take
Tree streets is the address everyone wants and it prices accordingly. Claraboya up the hill gets you mid-century character and views for a little less. Inventory is thin — when a good one lists, it goes.
Schools
Claremont Unified, well-regarded across the board. Walkable to the Colleges is part of the appeal.
About Claremont
Why is Claremont more expensive?
Scarcity, schools, the Village, and the Colleges. It's a small market with steady demand, so prices hold up better than the surrounding cities.
Is there anything attainable in Claremont?
Condos and townhomes near the Village, and the occasional smaller home south of Foothill. They move quickly — worth having an agent watching.