Piedmont Mesa isn’t usually on the radar of buyers moving to Claremont. It’s overlooked because it doesn’t offer the walkability of neighborhoods around Claremont Village, and the creek running down its east side separates it from neighboring communities. “People knock on Piedmont Mesa because it can feel isolated like it’s on an island, but that’s what I like about it,” says Joseph Porreca, a Realtor with Concierge Realty Group and resident of Piedmont Mesa. Despite not being considered by many incoming residents, longtime Claremonters know the neighborhood’s real value. “Homes here go fast because it’s quiet and there’s great value,” says Porreca. “You can find a house on almost half an acre for under a million. You can’t find that in the Village.” The Village, formally called Claremont Village, is Claremont’s signature neighborhood, but that comes with a higher price tag. On the other hand, Piedmont Mesa offers well-built homes and more elbow room for the money. Plus, the Village and the Claremont Colleges are only 3 miles down the road.
Some Crust Bakery near Piedmont Mesa is a fun gathering place for a coffee and pastry.
There are pockets of Piedmont Mesa with modern style homes.
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Ranch-style homes on spacious lots
While greenery is a fixture of most Claremont neighborhoods, few feature more than Piedmont Mesa. Its ranch-style homes sit on grassy lots of up to half an acre. Many are shaded or even hidden from the street by mature trees flush with foliage. Trees even border the neighborhood’s north and east sides, giving its signature isolated feel that residents have come to appreciate. Ranch-style architecture is most prevalent, but there are a healthy amount of Spanish Revival and midcentury modern homes as well. Midsize ranch-style homes and single-story Spanish Revivals can range from $750,000 to $1 million. Midcentury modern designs, larger Spanish Revivals and sprawling ranch-style homes that take full advantage of the extra lot space cost $1 million to almost $1.5 million.
Spanish Revival in Piedmont Mesa can range from $750,000 to $1 million.
Midcentury homes in Piedmont Mesa sit on large grassy lots.
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A-rated Claremont High and the Claremont Colleges
Education is the core of Claremont’s identity, from its highly ranked public schools to the prestigious Claremont Colleges. The Claremont Unified School District serves neighborhood students and receives an overall A rating from Niche. Kids begin at Sumner Elementary, graded a B-plus, and continue at El Roble Intermediate School, given an A-minus. They finish at Claremont High, which earns an A. Claremont High’s International Baccalaureate program and other thorough academic offerings attract a rich diversity of students, represented in the more than 20 languages spoken among the student body.
The Claremont Colleges is the collective name for the seven colleges that share a contiguous campus to the east of Claremont Village, less than 3 miles southeast of Piedmont Mesa. This consortium consists of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges and two graduate schools. Scripps College, a prestigious women’s college that opened in 1926, is just one of the highly touted institutions.
Inside look of Claremont High School in the city of Claremont.
Sumner Elementary School is Public and serves students in grades K-6.
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A short drive to shopping and Claremont Village
Groceries and other essentials are within a short drive of most homes. Superior Grocers in Foothill Square is just south of the neighborhood on North Garey Avenue. La Verne Town Center is a larger shopping plaza about a mile west on Historic Route 66. It has stores like Target and ALDI, as well as an Amazon Fresh. These shopping centers have a selection of chain eateries, but most residents choose to go to Claremont Village for a bite to eat. Downtown Claremont Village is about 3 miles south. Its walkable tree-lined streets and historic buildings are home to locally owned restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops, like Viva Madrid and Norema Café. There are also boutique shops like Xerxes for Gents and Sharon’s Shop. Pomona College’s Benton Art Museum is a short walk away.
Residents of Piedmont Mesa can do their shopping at stores along Route 66.
Xerxes for Gents is a men's suit shop and tailor in Claremont Village near Piedmont Mesa.
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Hiking on the Thompson Creek Trail
Griffith Park, right next to Sumner Elementary, is a recreation space with athletic fields and walking paths east of the neighborhood. Still, hiking tends to be the default outdoor activity. The Thompson Creek Trail is just across state Route 210, less than a mile from many homes. It offers easy hiking through the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. More mountainous trails begin at Claremont Hills Wilderness Park, about 4 miles northeast of the neighborhood. The wilderness park’s 5-mile loop takes hikers farther into the mountains, giving extensive views of the Angeles National Forest.
Cycling and mountain biking is a popular hobby of Piedmont Mesa residents.
Many residents run on Thompson Creek Traill which is less than a mile from Piedmont Mesa.
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Work in higher education or healthcare
The academic energy from the Claremont Colleges attracts many professors and other higher education professionals to the city. Piedmont Mesa is less than 3 miles from the campus. So, while it might not be walkable, it’s still within a short drive or bike ride. Pomona Valley Hospital — 4 miles south — is one of the area’s largest healthcare and medical research employers. Some commuters make the drive to downtown Los Angeles, over 30 miles west on Interstate 10. They can merge onto the 10 about 4 miles south of the neighborhood. Ontario International Airport — located less than 15 miles southeast, not in Canada — is the closest spot for commercial flights.
Pomona Valley Hospital 4 miles south of Piedmont Mesa is one of the area’s largest hospital.
Piedmont Mesa residents have easy access to Los Angeles using Interstate 10.
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Wildfires in Angeles National Forest
Wildfires are a real threat in the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest north of Claremont. In the fall of 2024, the Bridge Fire burned almost 60,000 acres across the hills north of the city before being contained. Neighborhoods like Piedmont Mesa that aren’t in the hills aren’t at as much risk of being burned. However, the ash and smoke from these fires can pollute the air for miles around. Even smoke is enough to endanger residents, so it’s vital to have an evacuation plan prepared for the event of a nearby fire.
Piedmont Mesa residents can enjoy nature and trails at Claremont Hills Wilderness Park.
Piedmont Mesa is a short drive from the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Transit
Airport
Ontario International
20 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Piedmont Mesa
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Piedmont Mesa, Claremont sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Piedmont Mesa, Claremont over the last 12 months is $1,027,500, up 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,027,500
Median Single Family Price
$1,305,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$566
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$1,079,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
299
Median Year Built
1958
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,018
On par with the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
949
Median Age
44
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$137,171
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$164,096
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.9%
College Graduates
43.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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