Chelsea, Massachusetts

Population 36,057

Chelsea is located in Suffolk County, MA. The population is 36,057, making Chelsea the 3rd largest city in Suffolk County.

There are 10 public schools in Chelsea with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Chelsea is moderate , and there are 21 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Chelsea is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Chelsea property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Chelsea include Everett, East Boston and Charlestown.

Chelsea Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 32.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 49.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.5%

Crime Rate

14.75% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 205
  • Violent Crimes: 667
  • Robbery: 161
  • Burglary: 259
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

56.99% Lower than national avg.
  • 21 offenders in Chelsea
  • 5.82 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

233 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 224

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • Massachusetts unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in Chelsea, MA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Chelsea's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.
1 Private School

St Rose School

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Chelsea, MA

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385 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Chelsea, MA issued 385 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 385 permits, were issued for single family homes and 385 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Chelsea, MA issued 331 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 331 permits, were issued for single family homes and 331 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,803
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,986
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,399
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,966
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,253

Zip Codes

02128 02129 02149 02150 02151

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Environmental Hazards

233 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Chelsea, MA has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Chelsea, MA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.78 Average
    Chelsea, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.12°
  • February 32.97°
  • March 40.45°
  • April 50.85°
  • May 59.96°
  • June 68°
  • July 75.38°
  • August 73.16°
  • September 66.15°
  • October 55.72°
  • November 45.58°
  • December 31.62°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Chelsea, MA

Earthquakes
Chelsea, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Chelsea, MA has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Chelsea, MA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Chelsea, MA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Chelsea, MA: $49,614

Unemployment

Unemployment in Chelsea is 3.6%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 60.86%
White Collar - 39.14%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Michael E. Capuano

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in Chelsea, MA

6 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Chelsea, MA

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

5 Retirement Homes view all

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