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Situated about 86 miles east of Asheville and just under 90 miles west of Greensboro is a hidden gem city that travelers passing through North Carolina should consider popping into. Claremont might be a small city with a population of just over 2,000 residents (as of 2023), but what it lacks in population density it more than makes up for in historic and small-town charm. Claremont is a delightful, quiet, and clean destination where many of its residents know each other by name. Additionally, Niche.com gives the destination a “B” rating overall for its outdoor activities, weather, and family-friendliness, among other factors.
Similar to the affordable gem of Winterville, Claremont is also relatively inexpensive. Areavibes.com gave Claremont an “A+” rating for cost of living, and for good reason. According to 2023 data, Claremont’s overall cost of living is about 7% below the U.S. average, and housing costs about 13% below national average. Gasoline costs about 7.7% less than the national average, and apartment rent is 11.5% lower than the national average, with $840 being the average in Claremont versus $949, as of this writing…