Pelham, Alabama 

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Population

24,134

+12.8% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

Median Income

$68,197

Median Home Price

$284,800

Median Age

38.4

Comfort Index (Climate)

5.4 / 7.0

summer / winter


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Best Places to Live in Pelham, Alabama

Pelham, Alabama is a vibrant city located in Shelby County. With a population of just over 22,000 residents, Pelham is an ideal place to live or visit. The city boasts plenty of local attractions including historical sites, cultural venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Education is also important to the community with numerous top-rated public schools and several prestigious private schools in the area. Additionally, there are plenty of restaurants and shopping centers for those looking for some entertainment or retail therapy. With its diverse culture and abundance of amenities, Pelham is truly a must-see destination. Mid-sized city - North-central Alabama, about 300 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.
State: Alabama
County: Shelby County
Metro Area: Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area
City: Pelham
Zip Codes: 35124
Cost of Living: -2.5% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 618 ft above sea level

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Pelham, Al Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Arts and culture
Diversifying economy
Mild winters
Cons
Air service
Crime rates
Summer heat and humidity

What Bert Has To Say About Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area

Birmingham is one of the South’s most misunderstood cities. A former steel and manufacturing center once known as the “Pittsburgh of the South,” Birmingham is still thought by many outsiders to combine the grittiness of this legacy with some of the other more unsavory images of the old South. But the truth is far different: Birmingham has experienced a major economic turnaround, and while not quite as far along as noted Southern stars like Charlotte, Raleigh Durham and Atlanta, the area has come a long way.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Pelham is 2.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Pelham jobs have increased by 2.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Pelham's cost of living is 2.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Pelham's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Pelham, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Shelby county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 69.3% to 28.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Pelham's population is 24,134 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 12.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 27.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Pelham is Real Estate: $284,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.2%.

SCHOOLS
Pelham public schools spend $10,361 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16 students per teacher in Pelham. More Education



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Housing Market in Pelham

It's a good time to buy in Pelham. Home Appreciation is up 12.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Pelham is $284,800.
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