Pelham, Alabama

Small Alabama city with local appeal

Southeast Birmingham-Hoover, AL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.9

C

out of 100

Overview

Pelham is an Alabama city with a population of approximately 25,121, part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $328,477. Median household income is $94,108.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 25,121 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $328,477 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $94,108 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 27.4 minutes
  • Part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

25,121

Source: Census ACS

$328,477

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$94,108

Source: Census ACS

27.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

13

Source: Walk Score

101 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Shelby County (county-level results)

29%
70%
Democrat 33,087
Republican 79,666
Leans R+40.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 62.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 78.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 50.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 13/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 56.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.9

Location

Pelham, AL (33.3105, -86.8062)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.