Claremore 72 Excellent
Claremore Livability #19 ranked city in Oklahoma#5,154 ranked city in the USARanks better than 82% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Claremore

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

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What's it like Living in Claremore?

Claremore is a medium-sized city located in the state of Oklahoma. The city has a population of 18,875 people. If we take a look at the last Census, the vast majority of the population falls within one racial group (68% White). Given that fact, Claremore could be considered less diverse than other cities.

Whether you’re moving to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Claremore could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Oklahoma if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like crime, cost of living, health & safety, employment, you can easily compare the best places to live in Claremore and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Claremore to Oklahoma and the national average.

With a livability score of 69/100, Claremore is ranked #7,038 in the United States and #34 in Oklahoma. If we dig down a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Claremore has higher than average scores for the following: cost of living (A+) and housing (A-). Claremore does not do well for the following: amenities (F), crime (D), education (D) and employment (D-). It might be a good idea to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

For home buyers, real estate will be the largest purchase they will ever make and it will also be their most valuable asset. For renters, the monthly rent paid on their Claremore apartments will most likely be their largest expense. Based on tangible metrics like home and rental affordability and appreciation rates, housing in this area has received a score that is well above the average of every other US city. A thriving real estate market can also generate strong local economic activity and job creation.

There are many factors that go into deciding if an area is the right fit for your lifestyle. Certain “must haves” like low crime, great schools and nearby amenities are all at the top of most people's lists. But before even considering if those options are attainable, we'll need to know if the real estate in Claremore is actually affordable. Median real estate prices in Claremore come in at $134,500, which is 10.9% higher than the Oklahoma average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Claremore, the home price to income ratio is 2.9, which is 16% higher than the Oklahoma average.

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      Claremore transportation information

      Statistic Claremore Oklahoma National
      Average one way commute22min21min26min
      Workers who drive to work84.1%82.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool9.3%10.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.7%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.7%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home3.5%3.6%4.6%
      Source: The Claremore, OK data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).