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Pelham

Hillsborough CountyMerrimack ValleyPopulation: 14,222

Overview

Pelham is a quiet residential town with good schools and MA border access.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Good schools
  • Quiet
  • Safe
  • MA access

Cons

  • Limited services
  • Commuter town
  • No downtown

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
81.6°F
Winter Avg High
38.4°F
Annual Snowfall
44.7 in
Annual Rainfall
50.2 in
Sunny Days/Year
267
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
35 mi
~49 min drive
Manchester
24 mi
~37 min drive
Portsmouth
46 mi
~63 min drive
Concord
40 mi
~55 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$121,875
Per Capita Income
$52,755
Median Family Income
$140,099

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$457,300
Median Rent
$1,114/mo
Homeownership Rate
87.91%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
2.5%
In Labor Force
8,165
Work From Home
0.47%

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.04%
Total with Degree
2,369

🚗Commute

Work From Home
0.47%

👥Demographics

Median Age
42.5 years
Avg Household Size
2.83 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

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