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Pelham Manor, New York

Introduction to Pelham Manor, New York

Pelham Manor, New York, in Westchester County, is 1 mile SW of New Rochelle, New York and 14 miles NE of New York, New York. There are an estimated 5,466 people in the village.

Pelham Manor History

The Siwanoy Indian Tribe sold about 9,000 acres of land to William Pell in 1654, including parts of present-day Pelham, Bronx and New Rochelle. The Battle of Pelham was fought on October 18, 1776.

Pelham Manor and nearby Attractions

  • African American Museum
  • Apollo Theater
  • Bartlett Arboretum
  • Battery Park
  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Things To Do In Pelham Manor

Museums located near Pelham Manor include the Bronx County Historical Society, the Bronx Museum of the Arts and the Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site. Nearby historic sites include the Abyssinian Baptist Church and the Morris-Jumel Mansion. Bronx Park, Sprain Ridge Park and Saxon Woods Park are all located in the vicinity as well. Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden are also accessible from Pelham Manor.

Pelham Manor Transportation

Air transportation is available from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Pelham Manor Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Adelphi University, the Cochran School of Nursing and the College of New Rochelle.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPelham Manor Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPelham Manor Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPelham Manor Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPelham Manor College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPelham Manor Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Pelham Manor People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Pelham Manor, NY

Comparing Pelham Manor 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity67
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone23
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime65
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