At a Glance
Median Income
$72,220
$31,544 per capita
Home Value
$476,500
Zillow: $515,982
Median Rent
$1,859/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
667/100K
1,467/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
69.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
246 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chelsea residents earn a median household income of $72,220 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,544. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chelsea is $476,500 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $515,982. Median rent is $1,859/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Chelsea reports 667 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,467/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Chelsea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
69.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chelsea has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population39,460
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density17,775/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,220
Per Capita$31,544
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
C+
Home Value$476,500
Rent$1,859
Ownership29.2%
Zillow$515,982
Housing Units14,121
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent667/100K
Property1,467/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault440/100K
Burglary259/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+69.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Chelsea was founded in 1624.
The median home in Chelsea was built in 1938.
20.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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