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Map of Pelham: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land2%11 of 525 acres
Trails0.3 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves42 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Pelham

Town in New York, United States
1788Established
13,078Population
2.2 sq miArea
62 ftElevation

Pelham is a suburban town in Westchester County, approximately 10 miles northeast of Midtown Manhattan. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 13,079, an increase from the 2010 census. Historically, Pelham was composed of five villages and became known as "the Pelhams". Pelham currently contains two independently incorporated villages: the Villages of Pelham and Pelham Manor. Approximately 35 minutes away from Grand Central Terminal by the Metro-North Railroad's New Haven Line, Pelham is home to many New York City commuters and has an active social community for its residents. The Bronx–Whitestone Bridge is approximately 8.5 miles (13.7 km) south of the town. It is also 13 miles (21.…

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$1.2M Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $1,203,000 in May 2026.

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Safety Grade A

Pelham reports less crime per resident than 94% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Pelham 0.1
New York 3.7
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Pelham 2.9
New York 15.7
U.S. 15.5
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