Pelham, AL
Living in Pelham
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute43
Public Transit1
Affordability61
Public Safety70
Airports22
Hospitals28
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation+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
$81kMedian 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
$189kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
42%Built 2000 or Later
$918Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pelham, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pelham, AL
Indian Springs School
2 miles, NW
Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy
3 miles, N
Westminster School at Oak Mountain
4 miles, NE
Riverchase United Methodist Day School
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Pelham, AL
Strayer University-Alabama
8 miles, N
Samford University
10 miles, N
University of Alabama at Birmingham
13 miles, N
Birmingham-Southern College
15 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pelham, AL
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
6 miles, SW
Grandview Medical Center
8 miles, N
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
10 miles, N
Callahan Eye Hospital
13 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Pelham, AL
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
73 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
107 miles, W