Chelmsford, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
35,067
Population Density
1,567
Labor Participaton
67.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
52.1%
Median Household Income
$106,432
Median Individual Income
$59,891
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$78,847
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$368,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,306
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,291
Housing Units
14,147
People who reside in Chelmsford live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
67%
Apt, Condo, Other
33%
Analysis
Income
Households in Chelmsford earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 76% higher per household.
Housing
Chelmsford has a median house price of $368,500. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Chelmsford is 29% more than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 8% |
Demographics
The median age in Chelmsford is 44. Chelmsford has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.
Chelmsford ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Chelmsford | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 368,500 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 2,291 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 1,306 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 3.2% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 17% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 1,567 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Chelmsford | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 106,432 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 59,891 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 78,847 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 67.8% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 52.1% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Chelmsford, MA
1,567
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Chelmsford is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +