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Pelham, ON

Ontario

Pelham is a small city in Ontario with a population of 18,192. Residents earn $110,000 per year, which is 46% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
18,192 Population 373/sq mi density
$110,000 Median Income $62,450 per capita
$750,000 Home Value
$1,010 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$110,000 median income, 8.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$750,000 home value, $1,010/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership87.6%
Housing Units6,960
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation686 ft (209 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+26.5%
Graduate+8.7%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Pelham a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pelham receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Pelham experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches, including 9.9 inches of snow.

Pelham has a population of 18,192 with a density of 373 people per square mile, spread across 48.8 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 3.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 86.8% of residents.

Population

18,192
Total Population
373
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
48.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Pelham vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 86.8%
11% above US avg
Spanish 2.1%
84% below US avg
Other Languages 11.1%

Social Characteristics

Pelham vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pelham is $110,000, which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,450 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,201, 16% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 564 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 41.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Pelham vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$110,000
46% above US avg
Per Capita Income$62,450
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)564

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home41.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Pelham is $750,000, 166% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,010 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 87.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 6,960 total housing units in the city. 15.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden15.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.6%
Owner-Occupied87.6%
Renter-Occupied12.3%
Housing Units6,960

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Pelham receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Pelham vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Pelham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area48.8 sq mi (126.3 km²)
Population Density373/sq mi
Coordinates43.0446°N, 79.2838°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 9.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 45 km
Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 78 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 140 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 86 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 110 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 81 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 37 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 115 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 36 km
Jun 5, 2009 4 km SSE of Attica, New York M2.9 88 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 31 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 58 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 66 km
Mar 15, 2022 5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York M2.6 100 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 86 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 40 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 71 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 140 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 122 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOHAWK POOL (507 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 MOHAWK POOL 507 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Pelham has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40% below the national average of 33.7%. 26.5% have completed high school. 8.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.2%
40% below US avg
High School+26.5%
Graduate Degree+8.7%
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density373/sq mi
Total Area48.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Drive Alone90.2%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home41.8%

Schools in Pelham

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Quaker Road Public School - - - -
Glynn A Green Public School - - - -
A. K. Wigg Public School - - - -
E. L. Crossley Secondary School - - - -
École élémentaire Nouvel Horizon - - - -
Alexander Kuska KSG Catholic Elementary School - - - -
St. Alexander Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Wellington Heights Public School - - - -
St. Ann Catholic Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pelham

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SMOOTH JAZZ DELUXE acid jazz, canada MP3 320 kbps
CJCL Sportsnet 590 The Fan (Alt Stream) sports, talk AAC+ 47 kbps
100.3 The Edge (US) - UNKNOWN
CHUM TSN 1050 Toronto sports, talk AAC+ 40 kbps
104.1 The Edge (US) alternative AAC
CFLZ-FM 101.1 "More FM 101" Fort Erie, ON music 70s 80s 90s AAC+ 48 kbps
CKLK-FM "88.5 The Lake" Grimsby, ON classic hits, oldies AAC+ 32 kbps
The Edge 92.9 (US) - MP3 64 kbps
102.1 The Edge - AAC+ 57 kbps
102.1 The Edge - AAC+ 57 kbps
90.5 The Edge (US) rock MP3 120 kbps
CJED-FM "105.1 The River" Niagara Falls, ON hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Pelham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CASTELLANI ART MUSEUMART MUSEUM7162868200$117,364,889
NIAGARA AQUARIUMZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION7162853575$1,865,585
NIAGARA SCIENCE MUSEUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM7162822975$100
LOCAL HISTORY DEPARTMENT NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARYGENERAL MUSEUM7162864894
NATIVE AMERICAN CENTER FOR THE LIVING ARTSGENERAL MUSEUM25 RAINBOW MALL7162842427
NIAGARA EXPERIENCE CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM
TOWN-PORTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION240 LOCKPORT ST7167451271
WAX MUSEUM COMPLEXGENERAL MUSEUM7162851271
Battle Ground Hotel Museum
Canada's Farm Toy Museum & Store
Fort Erie Historical Museum
Jordan Historical Museum
Lincoln & Welland Regiment Museum
Lincoln Museum and Cultural Center
Louis Tussaud's Waxworks
Mackenzie Printery & Newspaper Museum
McFarland House
Morningstar Mill
Movieland Wax Museum of Stars
Niagara Apothecary Museum
Niagara Falls History Museum
Niagara Falls Jade Museum
Niagara Historical Museum
Niagara Military Museum
Niagara Parks Power Station
Old Fire Hall
Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum
Ripley's Odditorium
Rock Legends Wax Museum
Schoolhouse
Sir Adam Beck Power Stations
St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre
The Evel Knievel Daredevil Museum
Welland Historical Museum

Libraries in Pelham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY1425 MAIN STREET0.0183,040
LEWISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY305 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET0.088,038
YOUNGSTOWN FREE LIBRARY240 LOCKPORT STREET0.08,713
Fort Erie Public Library - Crystal Ridge Branch0.0
Fort Erie Public Library - Stevensville Branch0.0
James A. Gibson Library0.0
Lincoln Pelham Public Library - Rittenhouse Branch0.0
Lincoln Public Library - Fleming Branch0.0
Niagara Falls Public Library0.0
Niagara Falls Public Library - Community Centre Branch0.0
Niagara Falls Public Library - Stamford Centre Branch0.0
Niagara-On-The-Lake Public Library0.0
Pelham Public Library - Fonthill Branch0.0
Pelham Public Library - Maple Acres Branch0.0
Port Colborne Public Library0.0
St. Catharines Public Library - Central Library0.0
St. Catharines Public Library - Dr. Huq Family Branch0.0
St. Catharines Public Library - Merritt Branch0.0
St. Catherines Public Library - Port Dalhousie Branch0.0
Thorold Public Library0.0
Wainfleet Public Library0.0
Welland Public Library0.0
Welland Public Library - Diamond Trail Branch0.0
Welland Public Library - Seaway Mall Branch0.0
West Lincoln Public Library - Wellandport Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Pelham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bodner's Market
Market Square
Niagara Falls City MarketPine Avenue at 18th Street01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016Mon: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM;Wed: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM;Fri: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM;
Park Place Market630 Main Street01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016Tue: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;Thu: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM;Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;Visit
St. Catharines Farmers' Market
The Market at the Village
Walker's Country Market
Welland Farmers Market

Hotels in Pelham

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canada's Best Value Inn

Cafes in Pelham

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JK Tea House
The Travel Cafe
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Pelham

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CanView Drive-In

Dentists in Pelham

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #7613852228

Veterinaries in Pelham

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #483226391

Gas Stations in Pelham

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BB
Canco
Circle K
Petro-Canada
Pioneer
Semenuk's Esso
Target

Banks in Pelham

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
Meridian Credit Union
PennFinancial Credit Union
RBC Royal Bank
TD

Gyms in Pelham

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fonthill Gym
Studio 20

Golf Courses in Pelham

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lookout Point Country Club
Peninsula Lakes Golf Course

Breweries in Pelham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lock Street Brewery
M J Loungebar & grill restaurants, Bars, Cocktail Lounges, cocktail lounges, food and drink, breweries & brew 1013 Niagara St7162829414
Niagara Brewing Company
Niagara College Teaching Brewery
Oast House Brewery
The Exchange Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Pelham

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glen Eden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
The small snow downhill tubing 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Amtrak Stations in Pelham

3 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Niagara Falls, NY825 Depot Avenue WestTRAIN
Niagara Falls, ON4267 Bridge StreetTRAIN
St. Catharines, ON5 Great Western St.TRAIN

Airports Near Pelham

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Buffalo Niagara International AirportBUFLarge Airport
Toronto Pearson International AirportYYZLarge Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City AirportYTZMedium Airport
Brampton-Caledon Airport-Medium Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportYHMMedium Airport
Niagara District AirportYCMMedium Airport
Niagara Falls International AirportIAGMedium Airport
Basher Field-Small Airport
Bent-Wing Airport-Small Airport
Berdick Field-Small Airport
Buffalo Airfield-Small Airport
Buffalo Lancaster Regional Airport-Small Airport
Burlington Executive Airpark-Small Airport
Cambria Airport-Small Airport
Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark)-Small Airport
Cayuga Airport (Bruce Field)-Small Airport
Cayuga East Airport-Small Airport
Chautauqua County-Dunkirk AirportDKKSmall Airport
Clarence Aerodrome-Small Airport
Evans Airways Airport-Small Airport
Flamboro Centre Airport-Small Airport
Flying F Airport-Small Airport
Fort Erie Airport-Small Airport
Gamble Field-Small Airport
Gentzke Aeronautical Park Airport-Small Airport
Gowanda Airport-Small Airport
Grand River Executive Airport-Small Airport
Grimsby Regional Airport-Small Airport
Hamburg Inc Airport-Small Airport
Hedge Hop Field-Small Airport
Hollands International Field-Small Airport
Merkle Airport-Small Airport
Mesmer Airport-Small Airport
Neverland Airport-Small Airport
Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport-Small Airport
Niagara South Airport-Small Airport
North Buffalo Suburban Airport-Small Airport
Olcott-Newfane Airport-Small Airport
Palmer Airport-Small Airport
Port Colborne Airport-Small Airport
Potoczak Airport-Small Airport
Royalton Airport-Small Airport
Selkirk / Kindy Airstrip-Small Airport
Selkirk Airport-Small Airport
Shear Airport-Small Airport
Skydive SWOOP-Small Airport
Smith Airport-Small Airport
Smithville Aerodrome-Small Airport
South Dayton Airport-Small Airport
Spaudling Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Pelham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Port Robinson Post Office

Treatment Centers in Pelham

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Beacon Center - Outpatient Chemical Dependency ProgramSubstance Abuse716-282-4480
Catholic Charities of Buffalo - Monsignor Carr Inst Niagara FallsBoth716-205-0825
Community Missions Inc - Apartment ProgramMental Health716-282-2654
Community Missions Inc - Niagara Visions PROSBoth716-205-8708
Hansen House 24 Hour - 24 Hour Supervised Community ResidenceMental Health716-282-1983
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center - Behavioral HealthMental Health716-278-4000
Sundram Manor - Residential ReintegrationSubstance Abuse716-284-6228
VA Western New York Healthcare System - Niagara Falls Outpatient ClinicBoth716-834-9200

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pelham

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Concordia Lutheran Church
Fonthill Masonic Temple
Fonthill United Church
Glad Tidings Church of God
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kirk-On-The-Hill Presbyterian Church
Rice Road Community Church
St Alexander Roman Catholic Church
St. Ann Roman Catholic Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pelham

What is the population of Pelham?

Pelham has a population of 18,192 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 373 people per square mile, spread across 48.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is Pelham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $110,000, 46% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $750,000 (166% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Pelham safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Pelham receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Pelham?

Pelham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches, with 9.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pelham?

The job market in Pelham faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,201. There are 564 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 41.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Pelham?

The median home value in Pelham is $750,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,010. The homeownership rate is 87.6%.

How are the schools in Pelham?

20.2% of adults in Pelham hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.5% have completed high school. 8.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Pelham?

The average commute in Pelham is 26 minutes. 90.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 41.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Pelham?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Pelham is 94.5% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% Asian. 86.8% of residents speak only English at home.

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