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Chelsea, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
8,000 Population 184/sq mi density
$146,000 Median Income $79,200 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$1,030 Median Rent 10.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 224 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$146,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,030/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Chelsea, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$146,000
94% above
$79,200 per capita
Home Value
$600,000
113% above
Median Rent
$1,030/mo
11% below
10.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
15.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
4.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
224 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)

Income
194%
Home Value
213%
Rent
89%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chelsea a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $146,000 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $79,200. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 248 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chelsea is $600,000 , 113% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,030/month, with 10.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

28.6% of adults in Chelsea hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 15.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Chelsea has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,000
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density184/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

A
Median Income$146,000
Per Capita$79,200
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty4.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,523

Housing

A
Home Value$600,000
Rent$1,030
Ownership92.3%
Housing Units3,040
Rent Burden10.6%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days224/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation361 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+15.9%
Graduate+19.4%

Community

Commute26 min

Did You Know?

87.6% work from home.