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Pelham, Massachusetts

town · Hampshire County

At a glance

1,335
Population
$447,600
Median home value (all homes)
48% above U.S. median
$520,975
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,205/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$113,750
Median household income
45% above U.S. median
22.9 min
Average commute
92.4%
Homes with broadband
6.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 119 — 19% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing65% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities27% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost15% below
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates98.5%
College graduates64.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Executive Office Of Housing and Economic Development
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
state Massachusetts Eco Dev Council
state Massachusetts Office of Business Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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