Chelsea, MA
1 neighborhoods · 39,875 residents · Massachusetts
C+
54/100
93
Safety Score
48
Affordability
$71K
Median Income
$451K
Median Home Value
Is Chelsea, MA a Good Place to Live?
Chelsea receives an overall livability grade of C+ (54/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Massachusetts. Safety scores A+ (93/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores C (48/100) with a median household income of $70,968 and median home values around $450,600.
About 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 8.9%. 28% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 34.
$1,808
Median Rent/mo
21.6%
College Educated
8.9%
Unemployment
28%
Owner-Occupied
34
Median Age
39,875
Population
1
Zip Codes
Suffolk
County
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Neighborhoods in Chelsea
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02150Suffolk Co. | 54 C+ | 93 | 48 | $71K | $451K | 39,875 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.