Living in Pelham, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pelham · Census data 2020–2024
Pelham has 14,449 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $135,956 (37% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $552,600, the median rent is $1,425/month.
Pelham at a glance
- Population
- 14,449
- Median age
- 41.5State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $135,956State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $552,600State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,425/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 86.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Pelham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
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 $552,600, 66% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,425 per month, which is 34.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,949 a month in housing costs.
Pelham median household income
The median household income in Pelham is $135,956 and the income per person is $54,499. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Pelham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,092
- Owner-occupied
- 86.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.3%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.91
Pelham demographics
- Population
- 14,449
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 4,971
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pelham ›
Education in Pelham
40% of adults 25 and older in Pelham have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pelham
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Pelham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham | 14,449 | $135,956 | $552,600 | $1,425 |
| Dracut | 32,574 | $114,036 | $473,900 | $1,839 |
| Hudson | 25,557 | $124,213 | $438,900 | $1,735 |
| Windham | 16,038 | $189,583 | $723,300 | $3,218 |
| Tyngsborough | 12,550 | $129,348 | $552,500 | $1,986 |
| Lowell | 118,368 | $78,658 | $429,200 | $1,625 |
| Salem | 30,964 | $110,490 | $473,300 | $1,625 |
| Nashua | 91,294 | $96,326 | $403,900 | $1,737 |
| Methuen | 53,475 | $113,310 | $499,700 | $1,749 |
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What is the median household income in Pelham, NH?
The median household income in Pelham is $135,956, 37% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $552,600, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Pelham?
The median gross rent in Pelham is $1,425 per month, about 34.5% of household income.
Is Pelham, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
What is the median age in Pelham?
The median age in Pelham is 41.5 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Pelham?
The average commute to work in Pelham is 30 minutes; 22.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pelham?
The unemployment rate in Pelham is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pelham?
40% 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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