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Alabama
Calera
Population 17,714
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Alabama
Pelham
Population 24,827
Calera, AL vs Pelham, AL
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Calera, AL | Pelham, AL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,714 | 24,827 |
| Median Household Income | $87,194 | $101,094 |
| Median Rent | $1,601/mo | $1,577/mo |
| Median Home Value | $235,300 | $299,800 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 92 | 92 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 39.8% | 49.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% (county) | 2.1% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 263 | 156 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 1,266 | 821 |
| Median AQI | 36 | 36 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | — | — |
| Summer Highs | 90°F | 91°F |
| Winter Lows | 38°F | 36°F |
| Snowfall | 1 in/yr | 1 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 28.6 min |
| Hospitals | — | — |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | — |
| Students per Teacher | 18.4 | 15.4 |
| College Degree Rate | 37.1% | 47.2% |
| Foreign-Born % | 4.7% | 7% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | +15.2% | +6.2% |
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.