Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
15%
Pelham, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,765
Population
5,858
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Where New York City meets Westchester
Charming
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Suburban
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Convenient
Pelham holds the distinction of being Westchester County's oldest town, with history woven into every tree-lined street. Just 10 miles northeast of Midtown Manhattan, it delivers easy city access without sacrificing its walkable, small-town appeal.
Residents stroll to the town center, public library, and Metro-North station with ease. The Pelham Picture House — a restored 1920s movie theater — anchors cultural life with screenings, classes, and community events year-round.
Daily life has a comfortable rhythm. Local shops and eateries line the downtown corridor, while the nearby Bartow-Pell Mansion draws history enthusiasts with rotating exhibits and programming. Neighboring New Rochelle and Mount Vernon add dining and entertainment options just minutes away.
Rental options range from charming apartments in converted historic buildings to spacious townhomes and multi-bedroom units for those wanting more room to spread out.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$176,409
Average: $192,559
Education
2,515
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,122
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pelham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Pelham, NY is $2,765 for one bedroom, $4,109 for two bedrooms, and $9,783 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pelham has increased by 5.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,765/month
741 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pelham, NY is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Davenport Neck Bird Sanctuary
- Seton Falls Park
- Bartow-Pell Woods
- Ward Acres
- Sheldrake Environmental Center
Transit / Subway
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Westchester County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.