At a Glance
Median Income
$110,056
$45,990 per capita
Home Value
$339,400
Zillow: $384,542
Median Rent
$1,456/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.9%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
10.6% smoking rate
How Chelsea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chelsea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chelsea a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chelsea residents earn a median household income of $110,056 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,990. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chelsea is $339,400 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,542. Median rent is $1,456/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Education
44.9% of adults in Chelsea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chelsea has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population15,731
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,056
Per Capita$45,990
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$339,400
Rent$1,456
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$384,542
Housing Units5,465
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation579 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.9%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Chelsea was founded in 1996.
The median home in Chelsea was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.