At a Glance
Median Income
$71,702
$51,542 per capita
Home Value
$301,100
Zillow: $400,699
Median Rent
$1,543/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
1,299/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.8%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chelsea residents earn a median household income of $71,702 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,542. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chelsea is $301,100 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,699. Median rent is $1,543/month, with 39.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Chelsea reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,299/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.8% of adults in Chelsea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chelsea has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,420
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1,497/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,702
Per Capita$51,542
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A
Home Value$301,100
Rent$1,543
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$400,699
Housing Units2,681
Rent Burden39.0%
Crime
F
Violent72/100K
Property1,299/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault72/100K
Burglary54/100K
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation924 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.8%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Chelsea was built in 1971.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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