Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Bevelle's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Ned Bearden Stadium
Stadium
Unknown Name
Cinema
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Oak Mountain Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (22) F
Popeyes
Fast Food
TCBY
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
ABC Select Spirits
Alcohol
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Top It Off
Sweets
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Helena Health Club
Gym
Groceries (5) F
DoNut Joe's
Bakery
Publix Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (16) F
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Pelham City Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Joe Tucker Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Joe Tucker Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Old Town Helena Amphitheater
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Carroll Park
Park
Penhale Park
Park
Helena Sports Complex
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Fieldstone Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (9) F
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
RaceWay
Convenience Store
English Ivy
Furniture
Big Lots
Department Store
Aaron's
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
The Bead Biz
Fashion
AT&T
Electronics
Pink Lilies Home Decor and Gifts
Interior Decoration
Dollar General
Discount Store
Helena Hardware
Home Improvement
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Bicycle
Verizon
Electronics
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Old Navy
Clothing
Books-A-Million
Books
Belk
Department Store
Belk
Department Store
Absco Fireplace and Patio
Interior Decoration
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ross
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Pelham.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Pelham is 102/100 - which is 15% higher than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

Pelham crime rates are 1,453 per 100k, which is 32% lower than Alabama
Property Crime
1,320 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
132 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Pelham is $79,268 - which is 77% higher than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$79,268 A-
Unemployment Rate
1.6% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Pelham Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Enhance Dental
Dentist
Helena Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Helena Police Department
Police
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
Hospital
Helena Road Dental Care
Dentist
Unknown Name
Doctor
Unknown Name
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Alabaster Fire Department #3
Fire Station
Alabaster Fire House 3
Fire Station
American Family Care
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Pelham home prices are $198,500 - which is 54% higher than Alabama
Home Price
$198,500 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Pelham graduation rate is 89% - which is 12% higher than Alabama
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (4) F
Pelham Park Middle School
Pelham Ridge
Kingwood Christian School
Pelham Oaks
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Helena Elementary School
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Helena Intermediate School
Primrose School Of Riverwoods
Helena Middle
High Schools (2) F
Kingwood Christian School
Pelham High School
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Helena High School
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ratings C

Pelham has an overall rating of 64% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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Fun Activities in Pelham, AL 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

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Pelham City Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Ned Bearden Stadium
      Unknown Name
      Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
      Oak Mountain Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      TCBY
      Subway
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Unknown Name
      Arby's
      ABC Select Spirits

      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 1,453, which are 32% lower than Alabama
      Total Crime
      1,453 per 100k people

      37% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 69

      37% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -21%

      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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