The Town FilesClermont, Georgia
Town in Hall County · population 1,021 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $321,500
- Household income
- $135,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 41.2
Clermont is a town of 1,021 people in Hall County, Georgia. The median home is worth $321,500, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 94% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 93% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 88% of Georgia towns.
How Clermont ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clermont is worth $321,500, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $135,500, which is more affordable than 83% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $984 a month. 83.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clermont | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $321,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $984 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $135,500 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 83.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Clermont
| People | Clermont | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Clermont
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 27.4°F. About 65.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clermont since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 20, 1998 about 3.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 188 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 21, 2017.
Severe weather in Hall County since 1996
Hall County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Hall County
Hall County had 101,986 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,932 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Clermont itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Towns near Clermont
- Cleveland, GA8.1 mi · 3,514 people · home $334,000
- Lula, GA8.4 mi · 2,822 people · home $239,400
- Raoul, GA9.8 mi · 2,803 people · home $127,500
- Alto, GA11.3 mi · 970 people · home $192,200
- Yonah, GA11.4 mi · 657 people · home $213,500
- Dahlonega, GA12.4 mi · 7,537 people · home $531,100
- Baldwin, GA13.0 mi · 3,629 people · home $167,300
- Gainesville, GA13.6 mi · 42,296 people · home $382,200
Clermont questions
Is Clermont, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clermont scores better for retirees than 66% of Georgia towns and quieter than 65%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.2).
How much does a house cost in Clermont?
The median owner-occupied home in Clermont is valued at $321,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $135,500, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $984 a month.
What is the weather like in Clermont?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 65.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.1 inches of snow.
Does Clermont get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clermont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 20, 1998. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)