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Cost of living in Pelham summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Pelham. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Pelham is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Pelham is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Pelham is $323,686.
The median income in Pelham is $101,094.
Pelham's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Pelham Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Pelham | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 112 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Pelham, AL Weather
The average high in Pelham is 74.5° and the average low is 51.0°.
There are 78.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Pelham |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Pelham Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Pelham
The current population in Pelham is 24,827. The population has increased 22.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,827 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 24,510 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 24,221 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 24,134 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 23,707 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 23,428 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 23,242 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 22,941 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 22,596 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 22,346 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 22,106 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 21,701 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 21,321 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 20,878 | 2.6% |
| 2010 | 20,346 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pelham
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Pelham is:
67.2% White with 16,691 White residents.
11.3% African American with 2,796 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
3.1% Asian with 780 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 42 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 243 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 810 Two Or More residents.
13.9% Hispanic with 3,456 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Pelham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.2% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 11.3% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.9% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Pelham
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Pelham is 53.0% female with 13,165 female residents.
Pelham is 47.0% male with 11,661 male residents.
| Gender | Pelham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.0% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pelham for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Pelham completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Pelham completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Pelham completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Pelham completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Pelham completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Pelham completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Pelham completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Pelham completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Pelham completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Pelham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Pelham, Alabama
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2.2% of households in Pelham earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in Pelham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.4% of households in Pelham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.7% of households in Pelham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.1% of households in Pelham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.2% of households in Pelham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Pelham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.2% of households in Pelham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.5% of households in Pelham earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.0% of households in Pelham earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Pelham | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.1% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.2% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.5% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.0% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
