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Living in Chelsea

The city had 31 schools in 2026. For Chelsea, owner occupation was 90%, and the vacancy rate was 3.31% in July 2026. The population of Chelsea, in the United States, was 16,260 in July 2026. There were 701 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Chelsea?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Chelsea.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,414 per month, while the median home value was US$360,000 in July 2026. 16.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Chelsea yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,414/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent16.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct3.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent1,243 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 479 people of 17,716 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$115,337 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Chelsea is 3.2%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Chelsea 3.2%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd115,337 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct88.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct96.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct1.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct6.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary4,434 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,377 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov18Official
Unemployment rate3.18 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Chelsea. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Chelsea. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct97.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools31 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct25.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio19 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents701 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,771 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Chelsea when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute33.21 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport20 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights15Official
Nearest airportBHM3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport27 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Chelsea. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Chelsea.

Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Chelsea average monthly precipitation, mm0357010514013114013312810812610211310778121134JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Chelsea annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Chelsea is 6.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Chelsea 6.0252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.03 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20248Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 23.78 · Feb 26.65 · Mar 29.33 · Apr 32.15 · May 35.63 · Jun 42.2 · Jul 40.94 · Aug 42.5 · Sep 39.81 · Oct 38.91 · Nov 31.62 · Dec 25.46 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -13.76 · Feb -8.46 · Mar -7.88 · Apr -2.57 · May 3.78 · Jun 11.35 · Jul 13.37 · Aug 12.24 · Sep 4.94 · Oct -1.85 · Nov -7.92 · Dec -8.17 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Average temperature by monthJan 5.56 · Feb 7.83 · Mar 12.3 · Apr 16.73 · May 21.25 · Jun 25.54 · Jul 27.24 · Aug 27.05 · Sep 23.89 · Oct 17.9 · Nov 11.38 · Dec 7.31 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center11Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 131.3 · Feb 139.7 · Mar 132.6 · Apr 127.5 · May 107.7 · Jun 126 · Jul 101.6 · Aug 113.3 · Sep 107.2 · Oct 77.98 · Nov 120.9 · Dec 134.1 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00011225 (CAHABA PUMP HOUSE)14Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M337 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.64 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count8 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,295 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul27.86 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature17.56 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan10.68 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
South Ogden17,710 residentsStreetsboro17,730 residentsTillmans Corner17,731 residentsWailuku17,697 residentsDanville17,736 residentsFive Forks17,737 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Chelsea residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.3%Foreign residents 2.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.24 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents479 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density209.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population17,716 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official

Is Chelsea a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student52%strong on education, weak on safety · range 40–64%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–70%
Retirement53%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 41–65%
Foreign residents479 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population17,716 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent16.78 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,243 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary4,434 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary (regional)3,377 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · www.bls.gov
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd360,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes90.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour68.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad2.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct1.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct1.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct59.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct78.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct4.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct48.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct98.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus8,211 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct15.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct93.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Chelsea?

The median gross salary is 3,377 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Chelsea?

The unemployment rate is 3.18 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Chelsea?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.03 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Chelsea?

The published population is 17,716 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Chelsea?

479 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Chelsea a good place to live?

Chelsea may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Chelsea (01), United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/chelsea-al/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00011225 (CAHABA PUMP HOUSE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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