Pelham, New York
Pelham /pɛləm/ is a suburban town in Westchester County, approximately 10 miles northeast of Midtown Manhattan. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 13,078, an increase from the 2010 census.[4][5] 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.[1]
Pelham
1788
Dan McLaughlin (R) (2019)
Rae Symanski
2.22 sq mi (5.74 km2)
2.17 sq mi (5.63 km2)
0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) 2.27%
63.1 ft (19.2 m)
13,078
5,900/sq mi (2,300/km2)
Eastern
914
36-119-57012
Approximately 28 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 km) northeast of LaGuardia Airport and 19.5 miles (31.4 km) north of John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2). It is directly north of the New York City borough of the Bronx, and borders Eastchester, New Rochelle, and Mount Vernon.
Economy[edit]
Major employers in Pelham include Pico Electronics, Barksdale Home Care Services Corp., Pelham Public Schools, the New York Athletic Club, and the De Cicco & Sons grocery.[12] Other companies based in Pelham include Archie Comics.
Education[edit]
Pelham is home to four elementary schools[16] (two located in each village), one middle school, and one high school. The elementary schools are Hutchinson, Colonial, Siwanoy, and Prospect Hill. Pelham Middle School and Pelham Memorial High School gather students for all of Pelham. These are all part of the Pelham Union Free School District. There are also several private and religious based schools.[16] Since 1948, New York City has paid the district to educate children who live in Bronx Manor, as doing so is less expensive than sending school buses there.[17]
Fire department[edit]
The Village of Pelham Fire Department has 10 firefighters and five lieutenants, using one fire station. The fleet has two engines, one ladder, one utility unit, and a command vehicle. The Pelham Fire Department responds to approximately 800 emergency calls annually.
Transportation[edit]
The Bee-Line Bus System provides bus service to Pelham.[21]
On Amtrak, Pelham is located closest to the New Rochelle station ("NRO") on the Northeast Corridor. On Metro-North Railroad, the Pelham station is within Fare Zone 12 on the New Haven Line. Pelham is also about 28 minutes from Grand Central Terminal.
Pelham Train Station, also in the village
Daronco Town House
Pelham Town Hall
