At a Glance
Median Income
$179,561
$82,279 per capita
Home Value
$891,900
Zillow: $1,440,866
Median Rent
$2,288/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
68.7%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.7%
7.0% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pelham residents earn a median household income of $179,561 , which is 139% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $82,279. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pelham is $891,900 , 216% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,440,866. Median rent is $2,288/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
68.7% of adults in Pelham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(104% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pelham has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population7,247
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density8,838/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born18.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$179,561
Per Capita$82,279
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
B+
Home Value$891,900
Rent$2,288
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$1,440,866
Housing Units2,327
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity22.7%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation77 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.7%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+35.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Pelham was built in 1938.
23.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
18.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.