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Chelsea, MA

Founded 1624Suffolk CountyElev. 3 m
Population
39,460
Median home
$476,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Chelsea

Chelsea is home to roughly 39,460 residents. Chelsea was founded in 1624 and sits in Suffolk County. The median age is 34.5 and the median household income is $72,220. Homes carry a median value of $476,500, and about 29% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (65%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 34 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
39,460
Median age
34.5
Median household income
$72,220
Per-capita income
$31,544
Poverty rate
20.6%
High-school grad or higher
69.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22%
Unemployment
8.8%
Avg. commute
33.5 min
Work from home
9.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White19.5%
Hispanic or Latino65%
Black6.2%
Asian2.9%
Workforce by occupation
Service26.1%
Management, business, science & arts24.8%
Sales & office18.7%
Production, transportation & material moving16%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance14.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$476,500
Median gross rent
$1,859/mo
Owner-occupied
29.2%
Median year built
1938
Households
13,538
Avg. household size
2.85

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Chelsea has 12 public schools — 5 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading27%
Math14%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Chelsea HighHighGrades 9–12
Chelsea Opportunity AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Chelsea Virtual Learning AcademyHighGrades 5–12
Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School ChelseaHighGrades 9–12charter
Clark Avenue SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Eugene Wright Science and Technology AcademyMiddleGrades 5–8
Joseph A. Browne SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Edgar A Hooks ElementaryElementaryGrades 1–4
Frank M Sokolowski ElementaryElementaryGrades 1–4
George F. Kelly ElementaryElementaryGrades 1–6
Shurtleff Early ChildhoodElementaryGrades -1–1
William A Berkowitz ElementaryElementaryGrades 1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime151% above national
Chelsea970
Massachusetts327
United States386
↑ 45% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime16% below national
Chelsea1,631
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↑ 11% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Chelsea Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Chelsea.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Suffolk County
LightningVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Chelsea is in Suffolk County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Chelsea was founded in 1624 and sits in Suffolk County. Elevation ~3 m.

Population trend
47K33K39,46019002024
Map of Chelsea
Chelsea, MA
Where Chelsea is
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Kimball, C. Henry, HouseBellingham-Cary HouseCongregation Agudath ShalomChelsea Garden Cemetery
Notable people from Chelsea
Chick CoreaHoratio AlgerLewis Howard LatimerAnnette RogersJohn RuizAlbert DeSalvoEdward J. KingElliot AronsonNorman CotaHarvey Clark
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Chelsea, MA (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Roberto Perez
Chelsea · 02150
James P Martin, 49
Chelsea · Suffolk County · 02150

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Chelsea — frequently asked

What is the population of Chelsea, Massachusetts?
Chelsea has a population of about 39,460, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Chelsea?
The median home value in Chelsea is $476,500, and the median gross rent is $1,859/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Chelsea safe? What is the crime rate?
Chelsea Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 970 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Chelsea face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Suffolk County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, coastal flooding, cold wave.
How many schools are in Chelsea?
Chelsea has 12 public schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Chelsea?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Chelsea. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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