Chelsea, MA
Living in Chelsea
Bikeability90
Walkability91
Commute17
Public Transit92
Affordability42
Public Safety26
Airports54
Hospitals62
Colleges84
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Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
40kPopulation+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
$57kMedian 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
$351kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian 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
Seaport Academy
1 miles, SW
Patti-Cake Daycare Center
1 miles, N
Immaculate Conception
1 miles, NE
St Anthony School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Chelsea, MA
MGH Institute of Health Professions
2 miles, SW
Cambridge College
2 miles, SW
Hult International Business School
3 miles, SW
Suffolk University
3 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chelsea, MA
Shriners' Hospital for Children-Boston, The
3 miles, SW
Massachusetts General Hospital
3 miles, SW
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
3 miles, SW
Tufts Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Chelsea, MA
Manchester Airport
42 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
44 miles, W
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
48 miles, N