Chelsea, MA

Living in Chelsea

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Bikeability 90
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Walkability 91
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Commute 17
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 42
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Public Safety 26
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 84
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Schools 12
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Residents

40k Population +5.5k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black5%
Caucasian21%
Hispanic or Latino67%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school31%
High school graduate32%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service30%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van59%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation29%
Taxicab2%
Walked7%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$351k Median Home Value +$33k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$412 (2010–19)
25% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units21%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier56%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas56%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chelsea

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71

Property Crime in Chelsea

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (68%)(28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump26%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 15
Feb 30 3 11
Mar 37 5 8
Apr 48 4 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 2
Dec 32 4 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chelsea

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chelsea, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chelsea, MA

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Seaport Academy
1 miles, SW
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Immaculate Conception
1 miles, NE
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St Anthony School
2 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Chelsea, MA

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Cambridge College
2 miles, SW
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Suffolk University
3 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chelsea, MA

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Tufts Medical Center
4 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Chelsea, MA

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Manchester Airport
42 miles, NW
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