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Pelham, New York

Introduction to Pelham, New York

Pelham, New York, in Westchester county, is 1 miles W of New Rochelle, New York (center to center) and 14 miles NE of New York, New York. There are 6,400 residents in the village.

Pelham History

Thomas Pell purchased around 9,166 acres of land from the Siwanoys tribe on June 27, 1654, including the area now known as Pelham. Sections of Bronx County were also included. Pell named the area in honor of Pelham Burton, his tutor. After Thomas Pell died in 1669, his nephew John Pell, who was his sole heir, inherited the land. Pelham was earlier known as Pelham Heights and The Heights. It was incorporated as the Village of Pelham Manor in 1891.

Pelham and Nearby Attractions

  • Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
  • Tallman Mountain State Park
  • Museum of Bronx History
  • Central Park Zoo
  • Grants Tomb
  • New York Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Pelham

Several museums near Pelham include the Van Cortlandt House Museum, the City Island Nautical Museum, and the Hudson River Museum of Westchester. The New York Botanical Garden and the George Washington Bridge are popular attractions near the village. Pelham Bay Park has a marina, playgrounds, hiking trails, and biking paths. Riverbank State Park has a theater, restaurant, pool, athletic complex, and a skating rink. Bartow-Pell Mansion is a place of historic significance near Pelham.

Pelham Transportation

La Guardia is the nearest major airport.

Pelham Higher Education

Colleges nearest to Pelham include SUNY Purchase, College of New Rochelle, Sarah Lawrence College, and Manhattanville College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyPelham Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyPelham Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Pelham Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Pelham Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Pelham College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Pelham Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Pelham People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Pelham, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Age of the Population64
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times12
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime64
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