Pelham, AL

Living in Pelham

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 70
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 15
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Schools 66
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Residents

23k Population +3.1k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
40% College-Educated
69% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black11%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate18%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$81k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
29  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Walked<1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$189k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
42% Built 2000 or Later
$918 Median Monthly Rent +$203 (2010–19)
80% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity49%
LP gas1%
Utility gas50%

Crime

Violent Crime in Pelham

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Shelby County26

Property Crime in Pelham

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Shelby County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (23%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 47 5 0
Mar 54 5 1
Apr 62 4 0
May 70 5 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 74 4 0
Oct 63 3 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 45 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pelham

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding55
Tornado26
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Pelham, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Pelham, AL

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Indian Springs School
2 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Pelham, AL

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Samford University
10 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Pelham, AL

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Callahan Eye Hospital
13 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Pelham, AL