Median Income
$110,000
46% higher than US avg
Home Value
$750,000
166% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
20.2%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,010
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.6%
139% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
5.0%
60% lower than US avg
How Pelham Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population18,192
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
A
Median Income$110,000
Per Capita$62,450
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty5.0%
Commute26 min
Housing
C+
Home Value$750,000
Rent$1,010
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6,960
Rent Burden15.0%
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+26.5%
Graduate+8.7%
Is Pelham a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Pelham receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Pelham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Pelham is $110,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 46% above $75,149. This places Pelham among higher-income communities. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Pelham is $750,000, making it a premium housing market at 166% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.5% have completed high school.
Pelham has a population of 18,192 with a density of 373 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 3.3% Asian.
Population
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.8% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 11.1% |
The median household income in Pelham is $110,000, which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $110,000 |
| 46% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $62,450 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.6% |
| 139% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Work from Home | 41.8% |
The median home value in Pelham is $750,000, 166% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,010 (13% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $750,000 |
| 166% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,010 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 87.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.3% |
| Housing Units | 6,960 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Pelham vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 48.8 sq mi (126.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |