At a Glance
Median Income
$91,904
$44,646 per capita
Home Value
$278,900
Zillow: $318,151
Median Rent
$1,573/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
1,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.8%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Pelham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pelham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pelham a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pelham residents earn a median household income of $91,904 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,646. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pelham is $278,900 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,151. Median rent is $1,573/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Pelham reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,835/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.8% of adults in Pelham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pelham has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population24,510
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density632/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,904
Per Capita$44,646
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$278,900
Rent$1,573
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$318,151
Housing Units9,093
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property1,835/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary156/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,143 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.8%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+17.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Pelham was built in 2000.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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