At a Glance
Median Income
$45,333
$37,626 per capita
Home Value
$139,200
Zillow: $291,468
Median Rent
$1,076/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
13.2% 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?
B
3.4 / 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 $45,333 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,626. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,052 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chelsea is $139,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,468. Median rent is $1,076/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
20.4% of adults in Chelsea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chelsea has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population416
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density467/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,333
Per Capita$37,626
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$3,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,200
Rent$1,076
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$291,468
Housing Units275
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,663/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
Elevation907 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Chelsea was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.