Chelsea, AL

Living in Chelsea

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 12
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 49
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 14
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Schools 76
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Residents

13k Population +3.9k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age
45% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
81% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate15%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$98k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
98% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K20%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office24%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$233k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
75% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$551 (2010–19)
87% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached95%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200958%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity50%
LP gas1%
Utility gas48%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chelsea

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Shelby County26

Property Crime in Chelsea

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Shelby County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (18%)(79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 47 5 0
Mar 54 5 1
Apr 62 4 0
May 70 5 0
Jun 76 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 73 4 0
Oct 63 4 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 45 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chelsea

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding51
Tornado25
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chelsea, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chelsea, AL

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Colleges

Colleges near Chelsea, AL

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Samford University
13 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Chelsea, AL

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Airports

Airports near Chelsea, AL

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Columbus Airport
113 miles, SE