Pelham, GA

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Population
3,359
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
364 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$93,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$773/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$39,023
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Pelham is a quiet, close-knit agricultural town of around 3,500 people in southwest Georgia. Surrounded by sprawling pecan groves, cotton fields, and peanut farms, it offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with plenty of Southern charm. Daily life centers around a historic downtown and a friendly community, while U.S. 19 provides an easy drive to Camilla eight miles north and the shopping and dining of Thomasville about twenty-five minutes south.

For a community of its size, Pelham stands out by maintaining its own independent public school district, serving local students from pre-K all the way through high school. Affordable homes, quiet residential streets, and wide-open countryside make it an appealing option for anyone seeking a slower pace. It is a traditional south Georgia town where neighbors know each other and life moves at a relaxed, comfortable rhythm.

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