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Pelham, New York

Village · Population 7,579 · #115 in New York
Pelham, New York

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.

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About Pelham

Set in the southeastern part of New York, Pelham is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 7,579.

Officially, Pelham is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.82 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 9,243 residents per square mile.

📰 Pelham News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Pelham Unique

  • Positioned in southeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,579.
  • Easy reach of New Rochelle (2 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

📍 Neighborhoods in Pelham

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Pelham

  • Dubrovnik Restaurant
  • The Pelican Room — american
  • Villaggio — italian
  • Bangkok City — thai
  • Caffe Regatta
  • Cantina Lobos — mexican
  • Go Greek — greek
  • J Cafe (café)
  • La Fontanella
  • Macelleria Italian Steakhouse — steak house

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Willson's Waves · Water park
  • Pelham Arts Center · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pelham

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Pelham

  • COLONIAL SCHOOL
  • HUTCHINSON SCHOOL
  • PELHAM MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
  • PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • PROSPECT HILL SCHOOL
  • SIWANOY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)7,579
Rank in state#115 of 595
Land area0.82 sq mi
Density9,243/sq mi
Coordinates40.9111, -73.8077

🗺️ Map of Pelham