Why visit Pelham
Townapedia lists 38 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 64 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal New Roc Stadium, Freedomland U.S.A., Marble School House and Pelham Picture House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Pelham
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pelham
The village of Pelham is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 6,910 at the 2010 census. It is located in the town of Pelham, which is colloquially referred to as Pelham.
From the Wikipedia article Pelham (village), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Freedomland U.S.A.
Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi
Theme park in New York City (1960–1964)
Pelham Bay Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Railroad bridge in the Bronx, New York
RKO Quad
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
Former movie theater in New Rochelle, New York, United States
Museums and landmarks38
Marble School House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic schoolhouse in Eastchester, New York
Pelham Picture House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Movie theater in Pelham, New York, United States
175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham
Bartow-Pell Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Landmark and museum located in Pelham Bay Park, New York City
Bolton Priory (Pelham Manor, New York)
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Bronxville Womens' Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic women's club
Davenport House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
An NRHP gothic-revival estate in New Rochelle, New York, United States
Edgewood House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in New York, United States
Eleazer Hart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Yonkers, New York, listed on the NRHP in Westchester County, New York
First Presbyterian Church and Lewis Pintard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Church building in New York, United States of America
John Stevens House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Mount Vernon, New York, NRHP-listed
Knickerbocker Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in New York, United States
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Lawrence Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Bronxville, New York, United States
26 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
Givans Creek Woods
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in The Bronx, United States of America
Glen Island Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in Westchester County, New York, United States
Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary
Park · 2.5 mi
Area of marsh and forest within Pelham Bay Park
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes64
Modern Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi
310 Huguenot Street, New Rochelle
Mo 16:00-22:00; Tu-Th 11:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 13:00-23:30; Su 12:00-21:30
The Pelican Room
Restaurant · American, Brunch, Coffee Shop
148 5th Avenue, Pelham
Mo-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00; Sa-Su 17:00-23:00
Villaggio
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.4 mi
229 Wolfs Lane, Pelham
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:30-22:00
G BAKERY Restaurante & Panadería Colombiana
Bakery · Bakery, Colombian · 1.5 mi
134 North Avenue, New Rochelle
Mo-Sa 06:00-17:30; Su 07:00-17:30
Dave & Buster's
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
881 Pelham Parkway, Pelham Manor
Lawton Street Tavern
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
47 Lawton Street, New Rochelle
52 more on the map.
History
On June 27, 1654, Thomas Pell purchased 9,166 acres (37.09 km2) from the Native American tribe of the Siwanoys. The purchase included an area which is known today as Pelham, New Rochelle, and portions of Bronx County. Among the land that he purchased, of course, was all the land that constitutes today's village of Pelham. Upon his death in 1669, Thomas Pell left the land to his nephew and sole heir, John Pell.
The original Village of Pelham was incorporated in 1896, bounded by the New Haven Railroad's main line to north, Colonial Avenue to the south, New Rochelle to the east, and the Hutchinson River to the west. The Village of North Pelham was incorporated on August 29, 1896. Its boundaries were the New Haven Railroad to the south, New Rochelle to the east and northeast, and the Hutchinson River to the west and northwest. By 1940, the Village of Pelham's population was 1,918 and the Village of North Pelham had a population of 5,046. In June 1975, the Village of North Pelham merged with the existing Village of Pelham.
From the History section of Pelham (village), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship66
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
227 East Lincoln Avenue
Blessed Sacrament Church Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
15 Shea Place, New Rochelle
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.3 mi
460 Franklin Ave, Mount Vernon
Shopping17
Museum Editions Ltd - Charles Fazzino Studio
Shop · 1.2 mi
32 Relyea Place, New Rochelle
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries73
Blessed Sacrament St. Gabriel High School
School · 1.3 mi
24 Shea Place, New Rochelle
Healthcare5
MMG New Rochelle Community Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
29 Glover Johnson Place, New Rochelle
Map of Pelham
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 27°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 29°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 35°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 44°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 55°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 71°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 69°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 51°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 41°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 33°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bronx (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Westchester County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Mount Vernon 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- New Rochelle 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Bronxville 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Eastchester 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Larchmont 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Yonkers 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Mamaroneck 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Scarsdale 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Greenville 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Rye 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pelham Train Station April 2011, Anthony22, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marble schoolhouse 800, Anthony22 ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- First United Methodist Church 2012-09-23 jeh, jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pelham Picture House 2011, Anthony22 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- USPO New Rochelle jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Metro Life Hall Recs Palmer Av jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Wildcliff, 42 ,Wildcliff Rd., New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York, ALT55-VictorM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Knickerbocker Press Building, 50-52 Webster Ave., New Rochelle, ALT55-VictorM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- YonkersNY EleazerHartHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church Complex, 335, Fourth Ave., Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York, ALT55-VictorM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- U.S. Post Office Larchmont NY Jul 10, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bartow-pell-mansion, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rochelle Park-Rochelle Heights Historic District, David alexander david, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BronxvilleNY LawrenceParkHD 3, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Rochelle Pioneer; Full-front View, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church and Lewis Pintard House, Pintard Ave. New Rochelle ,(French church), ALT55-VictorM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Masterton-Dusenberry 90 WPR Ridgecroft cloudy jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bronxville Womens Club cloudy PM jeh, Jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dark Dyre PS15 jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Bolton Priory, 7 Priory Lane Pelham Manor, Westchester County, New York, ALT55-VictorM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Saint Paul's Episcopal Church of New Rochelle-5, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 01 2015 Paine Cottage, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LaPenta, Iona2261, CC BY-SA 3.0
- YonkersNY PlashbourneEstate, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US Post Office-Mount Vernon 2012-09-23 10-02-26, jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Anthony22 ( talk ). Original uploader was Anthony22 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pelhamdale - The old stone house. Looking north from Iden Avenue., sscheinfe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Manor club of Pelham, Sscheinfe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edgewood House, 908 Edgewood Ave. Pelham Manor. Westchester County, New York, ALT55-VictorM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Two M8s at New Rochelle Metro-North Station, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Stevens House, 29 W., 4-th Street, Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York, ALT55-VictorM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leland Castle, New Rochelle, NY (Front View), Stephen Mihalchik, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NewRochelleNY DavenportHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lispenard-Rodman-Davenport House, 180 Davenport Ave. New Rochelle, (Main building), ALT55-VictorM, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US Post Office-Bronxville 2012-09-23 10-35-59, jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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