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Living in Chelsea

The city had 4 schools in 2026. For Chelsea, owner occupation was 63%, and the vacancy rate was 2.92% in July 2026. The population of Chelsea, in the United States, was 5,426 in July 2026. There were 5,488 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population5,424people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary4,391EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,423EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.93%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime937.2offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 41% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.03µg/m³country median 7.0 — 14% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Less recorded crime than 74% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 77% of American cities that publish it.

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$1,619 per month, while the median home value was US$312,700 in July 2026. 71.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Chelsea recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,619/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent71.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)2.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,299 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,556 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,423 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes42 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

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 worker56%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 48–64%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family67%strong on family, weak on cost · range 58–76%
Retirement55%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 45–65%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 23 of 5,424 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$72,098 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Chelsea is 4.9%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income72,098 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband79.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet8.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet1.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary4,391 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,092 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate4.93 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Chelsea?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,092 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,548of €3,186 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,186
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,556
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,548
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Chelsea Salary needed to live in Chelsea

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

Job Search
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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
Residents with high school education or higher98.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents19.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio208 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents5,488 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,861 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

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.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesChelsea highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Chelsea highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Chelsea2,415
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents937.2 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents72.16 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes11 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time23.99 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work2.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Nearest airportARB3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport25 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

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, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Chelsea.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

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, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.03 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202410Official
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.778 · Feb 1.11 · Mar 6.83 · Apr 14.17 · May 20.83 · Jun 26 · Jul 27.94 · Aug 26.89 · Sep 23.39 · Oct 16.11 · Nov 8.44 · Dec 2.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.67 · Feb -8.11 · Mar -3.67 · Apr 2.56 · May 8.67 · Jun 13.61 · Jul 15.89 · Aug 14.94 · Sep 10.56 · Oct 4.56 · Nov -0.667 · Dec -5.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average temperature by monthJan -4.72 · Feb -3.5 · Mar 1.61 · Apr 8.39 · May 14.78 · Jun 19.83 · Jul 21.89 · Aug 20.89 · Sep 16.94 · Oct 10.33 · Nov 3.89 · Dec -1.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 61.21 · Feb 50.29 · Mar 56.9 · Apr 76.45 · May 97.28 · Jun 92.46 · Jul 87.63 · Aug 90.42 · Sep 69.6 · Oct 79.76 · Nov 66.29 · Dec 52.83 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading142.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean10.25 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation871.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.98 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.31 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.22 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Lansing ±0.2 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±0.7 °C, Markham (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 23 is not 0.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.147 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents23 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density579.1 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population5,424 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,379 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value312,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes62.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate53.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad0.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.92 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage78 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance1.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher51.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available88.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Transit passenger trips, 202229,457 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202213 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,335 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home26.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans84.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Chelsea

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Novi as a Chelsea alternative in the same region

48 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 16.9% Novi vs 0.1% Chelsea+11394%
  • Residents: 67,319 Novi vs 5,424 Chelsea+1141%
  • Annual PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³ Novi vs 6.0 µg/m³ Chelsea+82%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,352 Novi vs €4,391 Chelsea+22%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 755 Novi vs 937 Chelsea−19%
  • Unemployment: 4.3% Novi vs 4.9% Chelsea−14%
  • Nearest airport: 21.0 km Novi vs 25.0 km Chelsea−16%
Full comparisonMore about Novi

Plainfield as a Chelsea alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 354 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.1% Chelsea+4044%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,424 Chelsea+823%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 4.9% Chelsea−24%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 937 Chelsea−21%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 25.0 km Chelsea−64%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 6.0 µg/m³ Chelsea+29%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €4,391 Chelsea+10%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Chelsea

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Ann Arbor Commuting Zone · 22.8 km away
Salary
2,738 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Chelsea, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Vinita5,424 residentsGiddings5,425 residentsNorth Fond du Lac5,425 residentsGlencoe5,426 residentsManchester5,426 residentsColumbus5,429 residents

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Is Chelsea part of Ann Arbor?

Chelsea is in the published commuting zone of Ann Arbor; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Ann Arbor city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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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 4,092 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Chelsea?

The unemployment rate is 4.93 %. 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 safe is Chelsea?

Police recorded 937.2 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Chelsea?

The published population is 5,424 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Chelsea?

23 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.

Is Chelsea part of Ann Arbor?

Chelsea is in the published commuting zone of Ann Arbor; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Chelsea?

Ann Arbor is near Chelsea. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  title = {Chelsea (Michigan), United States: population, rent, salary},
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  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
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  6. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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