Median Income
$100,000
33% higher than US avg
Home Value
$264,000
6% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.3%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$584
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.3%
47% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.0%
3% lower than US avg
How Kelsey Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,181
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
A
Median Income$100,000
Per Capita$55,550
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty12.0%
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$264,000
Rent$584
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units860
Rent Burden6.1%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+3.4%
Is Kelsey a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Kelsey receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Kelsey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Kelsey is $100,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Kelsey among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Kelsey is $264,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $584 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school.
Kelsey has a population of 2,181 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).
Population
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.9% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.8% |
The median household income in Kelsey is $100,000, which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $100,000 |
| 33% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $55,550 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |
The median home value in Kelsey is $264,000, 6% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $584 (50% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $264,000 |
| 6% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $584 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.0% |
| Housing Units | 860 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Kelsey vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Kelsey vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 328.4 sq mi (850.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |