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Fun Activities in Pelham, AL User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) There are lots of great things to do in Pelham that the entire family will enjoy. Whether you're into nature-centered activities, want to know more about the history of the area or get a great bite to eat, the city has something for you.

Oak Mountain State Park is a wonderful l ...Read More ocation for taking a relaxing walk, riding bikes, or fishing in the lake. You can also take the family to a sporting event at Hoover Metropolitan Complex. If you want to play a round or two of golf while you're in Pelham, Ballantrae is a great choice.

If you want to see the beautiful animals and plants that make Pelham unique, you can take the family to the Alabama Wildlife Center. Helena Amphitheater is another popular location, and it's an ideal place to spend time with friends while you take in quality entertainment. When you're ready for dinner, take the family over to Pub 261 for classic diner favorites and traditional bar fare. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pelham? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pelham City Park
      Joe Tucker Park
      Joe Tucker Park
      Old Town Helena Amphitheater
      Carroll Park
      Penhale Park
      Helena Sports Complex
      Fieldstone Park

      Entertainment

      Ned Bearden Stadium
      Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
      Oak Mountain Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      TCBY
      Subway
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Arby's
      ABC Select Spirits
      Chick-fil-A

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Pelham? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Pelham.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pelham? The cost of living in Pelham is 102/100 - which is 15% higher than Alabama.
      Pelham
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Alabama
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pelham? Pelham crime rates are 1,243, which are 41% lower than Alabama
      Total Crime
      1,243 per 100k people

      45% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 81  

      45% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Pelham? The median income in Pelham is $79,268 which is 77% higher than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $79,26843% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,66033% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      66% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Pelham a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Pelham home prices? Pelham home prices are $198,500 - which is 54% higher than Alabama
      Median home value
      $198,5007% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15922% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      84%

      32% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Pelham have good schools? The Pelham graduation rate is 89% - which is 12% higher than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Pelham a good place to live? Pelham has an overall rating of 64% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      64%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      2 total surveys

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