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Pelham
  • Suburb of Springfield, MA
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Springfield

Pelham

#1 in Best Places to Live in Springfield, MA Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Pelham is a suburb of Springfield with a population of 1,280. Pelham is in Hampshire County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Pelham offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Pelham and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Pelham are highly rated.
    About Pelham...
    Population
    1,280
    Suburb of
    Springfield
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $365,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,339
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      76.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      0
      500.1
    • Theft
      0
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      38%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Pelham

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $97,917
    National
    $69,021
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