Chelsea, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
39,272
Population Density
17,730
Labor Participaton
71.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.4%
Median Household Income
$51,839
Median Individual Income
$28,560
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$38,658

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$308,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,285
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,986
Housing Units
13,303
People who reside in Chelsea live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
8%
Apt, Condo, Other
92%
Analysis

Income

Households in Chelsea earn less money than the national median income, averaging 14% less per household.

Housing

Chelsea has a median house price of $308,300. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Chelsea is 27% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 12%

Demographics

The median age in Chelsea is 33. Chelsea has a population that is significantly younger than in comparison to the US median age.

Chelsea ranks in the lowest of the nation for having an educated population and has significantly less college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Chelsea Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 308,300 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,986 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,285 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 4.3% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 74% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 17,730 885 93
Personal Comparison
Chelsea Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 51,839 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 28,560 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 38,658 60,923 46,881
Median Age 33.2 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 71.2% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 17.4% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Chelsea, MA
17,730
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Chelsea is comparable to that of a Major City.
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 +

Demographics