At a Glance
Median Income
$66,667
$38,247 per capita
Home Value
$157,100
Zillow: $237,387
Violent Crime
340/100K
3,314/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
302 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+
3.6 / 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 $66,667 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,247. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pelham is $157,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,387. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Pelham reports 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,314/100K.
Education
38.1% of adults in Pelham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pelham has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population429
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,667
Per Capita$38,247
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$344M
Avg Weekly Wage$758
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,100
Rent
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$237,387
Housing Units167
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent340/100K
Property3,314/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death16,198/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain67.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,198 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.1%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+34.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Pelham was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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