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Pelham Manor
The Manor Club of Pelham
The Manor Club of Pelham
Official seal of Pelham Manor
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Location of Pelham Manor in Westchester County, New York
Location of Pelham Manor in Westchester County, New York
Country United States
State New York
County Westchester
Town Pelham
Area
 • Total 1.40 sq mi (3.62 km2)
 • Land 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2)
 • Water 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 5,752
 • Density 4,251.29/sq mi (1,641.81/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code 36-57023
Website http://www.pelhammanor.org/

Pelham Manor is a village located in Westchester County, New York. It's a quiet and friendly community. In 2020, about 5,752 people lived here. Pelham Manor is part of the larger town of Pelham.

History of Pelham Manor

Pelham Manor is home to several important historical buildings. These include the Bolton Priory, Edgewood House, and Pelhamdale. These places are so special that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected and recognized for their historical importance.

Geography and Climate

Pelham Manor is a small village. It covers about 1.40 square miles (3.62 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Weather in Pelham Manor

The weather in Pelham Manor changes throughout the year. Summers are usually warm, and winters are cold with snow. The village gets a good amount of rain each year.

Climate data for Pelham Manor, NY
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F 73 75 86 96 97 99 104 102 101 89 82 77 104
Mean daily maximum °F 39.2 42.9 51.4 62.6 73.8 81.6 86.0 83.9 76.1 65.4 55.1 43.8 63.5
Mean daily minimum °F 20.1 22.3 29.1 38.4 47.2 56.8 62.3 60.8 53.0 41.2 34.6 25.6 41.0
Record low °F −10 −5 2 17 29 38 49 44 34 27 12 −4 −10
Average precipitation inches 3.56 2.84 4.07 4.16 4.33 3.44 4.20 3.93 4.37 3.67 4.09 3.80 46.46
Average snowfall inches 9.8 10.9 6.8 1.4 .2 0 0 0 0 .1 .8 8.6 38.6
Record high °C 23 24 30 36 36 37 40 39 38 32 28 25 40
Mean daily maximum °C 4.0 6.1 10.8 17.0 23.2 27.6 30.0 28.8 24.5 18.6 12.8 6.6 17.5
Mean daily minimum °C −6.6 −5.4 −1.6 3.6 8.4 13.8 16.8 16.0 11.7 5.1 1.4 −3.6 5.0
Record low °C −23 −21 −17 −8 −2 3 9 7 1 −3 −11 −20 −23
Average precipitation mm 90 72 103 106 110 87 107 100 111 93 104 97 1,180
Average snowfall cm 25 28 17 3.6 0.51 0 0 0 0 0.25 2.0 22 98
Average rainy days (≥ 0.01 in) 8.5 8.1 9.3 9.8 10.9 9.3 9.0 8.7 7.6 6.7 9.2 9.4 113.4
Source 1: Weatherbase
Source 2: Homefacts (precipitation only) The Weather Channel (extremes)

Population and People

Pelham Manor has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 852
1920 1,754 105.9%
1930 4,908 179.8%
1940 5,302 8.0%
1950 5,306 0.1%
1960 6,114 15.2%
1970 6,673 9.1%
1980 6,130 −8.1%
1990 5,443 −11.2%
2000 5,466 0.4%
2010 5,486 0.4%
2020 5,752 4.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 5,466 people living in Pelham Manor. Many families live here, and about 43% of households had children under 18. The average household had almost three people. The village is home to people from many different backgrounds.

Shopping and Economy

Pelham Manor has a few places where people can shop.

Shopping Areas

  • Four Corners: This area is at the intersection of Boston Post Road (US1) and Pelhamdale Avenue. You can find two small shopping areas facing each other here.
  • Post Road Plaza: This shopping mall is located near the border of Pelham Manor and the Bronx. It's at 895 Pelham Parkway, where several major roads meet.

Education

Students in Pelham Manor attend schools within the Pelham Union Free School District.

Local Schools

  • Elementary Schools: Prospect Hill and Siwanoy elementary schools serve different parts of the village.
  • Middle and High Schools: Students then go on to Pelham Middle School and Pelham Memorial High School.

Notable People

Many interesting people have lived in Pelham Manor. You can find a list of them in the main category for people from this area.

See also

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