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Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Full City Profile

3.1 /5.0
B Good
111,511 Population 11,241/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,647 median income, 4.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$471,418 home value, $1,466/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,647
22% below
$58,647 per capita
Home Value
$471,418
67% above
Median Rent
$1,466/mo
26% above
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%
1% above
51.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
Avg Temperature
53°F
238 sunny days/yr

Is Chelmsford a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chelmsford residents earn a median household income of $58,647 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,647. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chelmsford is $471,418 , 67% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,466/month.

Education

33.9% of adults in Chelmsford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 51.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Chelmsford has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population111,511
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density11,241/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.9%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,647
Per Capita$58,647
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128

Housing

C
Home Value$471,418
Rent$1,466
Ownership71.1%
Housing Units44,604

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days238/yr
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation108 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+51.4%

Community

Did You Know?

38.4% work from home.
3.6% of the population has a disability.
11.9% of residents are foreign-born.