Living in Pelham, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pelham · Census data 2020–2024
Pelham has 3,433 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $39,023 (50% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $93,800, the median rent is $773/month.
Pelham at a glance
- Population
- 3,433
- Median age
- 37.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $39,023State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $93,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $773/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 46.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.1%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Pelham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Pelham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pelham the median home value is $93,800, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $773 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,212 a month in housing costs.
Pelham median household income
The median household income in Pelham is $39,023 and the income per person is $19,913. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Pelham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,430
- Owner-occupied
- 46.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.7%
- Vacant
- 11.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.63
Pelham demographics
- Population
- 3,433
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 1,267
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pelham ›
Education in Pelham
5.1% of adults 25 and older in Pelham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pelham
- Unemployment rate
- 10.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
Pelham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham | 3,433 | $39,023 | $93,800 | $773 |
| Meigs | 924 | $36,458 | $69,000 | $595 |
| Camilla | 5,124 | $38,137 | $85,400 | $794 |
| Ochlocknee | 628 | $42,438 | $135,400 | $834 |
| Sale City | 318 | $36,000 | $94,500 | $725 |
| Funston | 732 | $60,938 | $101,300 | $1,000 |
| Newton | 479 | $28,594 | $87,700 | $602 |
| Cairo | 10,055 | $40,920 | $108,800 | $778 |
| Baconton | 790 | $56,667 | $87,900 | $731 |
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What is the median household income in Pelham, GA?
The median household income in Pelham is $39,023, 50% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (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 $93,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Pelham?
The median gross rent in Pelham is $773 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Pelham, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
What is the median age in Pelham?
The median age in Pelham is 37.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Pelham?
The average commute to work in Pelham is 16 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pelham?
The unemployment rate in Pelham is 10.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pelham?
5.1% 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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