Living in Pelham, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pelham · Census data 2020–2024
Pelham has 24,827 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $101,094 (58% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $299,800, the median rent is $1,577/month.
Pelham at a glance
- Population
- 24,827
- Median age
- 40State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $101,094State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $299,800State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,577/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Pelham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Pelham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pelham the median home value is $299,800, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,577 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,656 a month in housing costs.
Pelham median household income
The median household income in Pelham is $101,094 and the income per person is $45,743. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Pelham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,690
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.61
Pelham demographics
- Population
- 24,827
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 9,498
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pelham ›
Education in Pelham
47.2% of adults 25 and older in Pelham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pelham
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Pelham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham | 24,827 | $101,094 | $299,800 | $1,577 |
| Indian Springs Village | 2,537 | $136,836 | $555,800 | $2,264 |
| Meadowbrook | 9,117 | $141,862 | $423,700 | $1,365 |
| Hoover | 92,642 | $109,253 | $412,200 | $1,457 |
| Chelsea | 16,260 | $115,337 | $360,000 | $1,414 |
| Eagle Point | 3,110 | $151,842 | $493,800 | — |
| Highland Lakes | 5,866 | $169,361 | $599,200 | $1,201 |
| Brook Highland | 8,146 | $79,904 | $427,400 | $1,460 |
| Vestavia Hills | 38,616 | $134,369 | $530,000 | $1,515 |
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What is the median household income in Pelham, AL?
The median household income in Pelham is $101,094, 58% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pelham?
The median home value in Pelham is $299,800, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Pelham?
The median gross rent in Pelham is $1,577 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Pelham, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Pelham?
The median age in Pelham is 40 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Pelham?
The average commute to work in Pelham is 29 minutes; 18.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pelham?
The unemployment rate in Pelham is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pelham?
47.2% of adults in Pelham have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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