At a Glance
Median Income
$84,193
$29,675 per capita
Home Value
$250,900
Zillow: $560,043
Median Rent
$2,683/mo
38.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
11.2% smoking rate
How Chelsea Cove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chelsea Cove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chelsea Cove a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chelsea Cove residents earn a median household income of $84,193 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,675. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,032 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chelsea Cove is $250,900 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $560,043. Median rent is $2,683/month, with 38.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
16.5% of adults in Chelsea Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chelsea Cove has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,398
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density9,320/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,193
Per Capita$29,675
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,900
Rent$2,683
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$560,043
Housing Units410
Rent Burden38.0%
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation330 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Chelsea Cove was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.