Clemmons is a small city of 21,281 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $75,667
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clemmons stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Clemmons is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Clemmons city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.4
Clemmons's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clemmons costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clemmons, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$285,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,059
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Clemmons's violent crime rate is 624.1 per 100,000 residents
— 64% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
624.1 /100k
Property Crime
2570.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clemmons is served primarily by Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Clemmons, NC
National Avg
School District
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
44
—
Middle Schools
17
—
High Schools
18
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
48.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clemmons sees average highs of 48.8°F in January
and 88.4°F in July,
with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.0 inches of snow per year.
Clemmons's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clemmons roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $285,600 and median rent is $1,059/month.
Clemmons's violent crime rate is 624.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2570.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clemmons are operated by Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
The district has 44 elementary, 17 middle, and 18 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 48.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clemmons, NC has a population of 21,281, a median household income of $75,667, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Clemmons averages 48.8°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches
with about 7.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clemmons, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27012.
The population of Clemmons, North Carolina is 21,281 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clemmons: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $285,600, median household income $75,667, crime index 148 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clemmons side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
