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Pelham, Massachusetts

Pelham, Massachusetts, in Hampshire county, is 19 miles NE of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 68 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Springfield area. There are 1,403 residents in Pelham.

The People and Families of Pelham

In Pelham, about 59% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Pelham than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pelham had a median family income of $71,667. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Pelham. Lots of residents of the town prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Pelham folks tended to give their money ($11,950) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Pelham Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Pelham that were owner-occupied was 84%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Pelham, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Pelham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPelham College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Pelham Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Pelham Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Pelham Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Pelham People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Pelham Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 19%Pelham Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Pelham, MA

Comparing Pelham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men106
Well-Paid Single Women106
Age of the Population910
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity77
Senior Citizens35
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income107
People in Middle Class or Better107
People Above Poverty95

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use72
Short Commute Times69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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