Claremont exudes a unique sense of community spirit and pride. Its strong heritage of citizen participation and involvement is evident everywhere. From its tree-lined streets and historic buildings to its educational centers and recreation areas, Claremont offers a strong, safe and viable community in which to work, play and raise a family.

Facts About Claremont

• Location - 30 miles east of Los Angeles in Los Angeles County on the lower slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains. Part of the Pomona and Inland Valley regions.
  • Six miles northwest of Ontario International Airport
  • 42 miles northeast of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport
• Population - 33,998 (2000 Census)
• Area - 13.5 square miles
• Elevation - 1,100 feet to 1,800 feet above sea level from south to north.
• Climate - Average yearly temperature is 63 degrees with 17.3 inches average yearly rainfall. Prevailing southwesterly winds average eight to ten miles per hour.

Parks and Recreation

The city has 20 parks, a pooch park, skate park, tennis courts, swimming pools, racquetball courts, shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, public golf course and a youth activities center.

Claremont provides recreational and social activities for all ages through cooperative programs with the City, the Claremont Colleges and schools.

Special interest classes for adults and children, after school and summer vacation activities, teen programs and an extensive seniors program are offered.

City Government

The City of Claremont is governed by a City Council/City Manager form of government. Residents elect the five council members who each serve staggered four-year terms. The City Council elects the Mayor and determines city policy, which is then executed by the City Manager and staff. The city funds its own police, community and administrative services and community development departments.