Living in Pelham, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pelham · Census data 2020–2024
Pelham has 1,335 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $113,750 (9% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $447,600, the median rent is $1,205/month.
Pelham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pelham at a glance
- Population
- 1,335
- Median age
- 45State: 40
- Median household income
- $113,750State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $447,600State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,205/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Pelham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pelham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pelham the median home value is $447,600, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,205 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,437 a month in housing costs.
Pelham median household income
The median household income in Pelham is $113,750 and the income per person is $58,372. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Pelham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 588
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.49
Pelham demographics
- Population
- 1,335
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 536
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pelham ›
Education in Pelham
64.8% of adults 25 and older in Pelham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 38.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pelham
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 32.8%
- Drive alone
- 57.7%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Pelham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham | 1,335 | $113,750 | $447,600 | $1,205 |
| Amherst Town | 38,182 | $66,968 | $484,900 | $1,671 |
| Shutesbury | 1,910 | $123,333 | $376,100 | $1,721 |
| Belchertown | 15,393 | $108,068 | $371,300 | $1,292 |
| New Salem | 1,054 | $79,688 | $359,000 | $1,194 |
| Leverett | 1,608 | $104,688 | $435,500 | $1,389 |
| Hadley | 5,306 | $119,259 | $511,000 | $1,402 |
| Sunderland | 3,641 | $68,083 | $458,100 | $1,672 |
| Ware | 10,048 | $67,475 | $289,700 | $1,043 |
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What is the median household income in Pelham, MA?
The median household income in Pelham is $113,750, 9% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (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 $447,600, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Pelham?
The median gross rent in Pelham is $1,205 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Pelham, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Pelham?
The median age in Pelham is 45 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Pelham?
The average commute to work in Pelham is 23 minutes; 32.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pelham?
The unemployment rate in Pelham is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pelham?
64.8% 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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