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Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Introduction to Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Chelmsford, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 3 miles SW of Lowell, Massachusetts and 22 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lowell metropolitan area. Chelmsford contains a population of approximately 33,858.

Chelmsford History

The town of Chelmsford was founded by the settlers from the communities of Concord and Woburn. It was incorporated in May, 1655. The town was named after Chelmsford, England. Originally, Chelmsford also included parts of Carlisle and Tyngsboro, the neighboring town of Westford as well as a large part of what is present-day Lowell. The town of Chelmsford celebrated its 350th anniversary in 2005.

Chelmsford and nearby Attractions

  • Garrison House
  • Sky Meadows Golf Course
  • Lowell National Historic Park
  • Edward A. Lelacheur Park
  • Boston Children's Museum

Things To Do In Chelmsford

Chelmsford offers several parks and playgrounds as well as restaurants and other entertainment options. In fact, there are so many things to do near Chelmsford that you will rarely get bored during your stay. To keep yourself busy during leisure times, you can also go apple picking in the orchards in Chelmsford.

Chelmsford Transportation

Air transportation is available from Boston Logan International Airport.

Chelmsford Higher Education

The nearest college is University of Massachusetts Lowell.

High Points

Chelmsford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyChelmsford People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Chelmsford Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Chelmsford Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Chelmsford Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Chelmsford Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Chelmsford Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Chelmsford Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Chelmsford College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Chelmsford, MA

Comparing Chelmsford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women99
Age of the Population96
Female Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married96
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times36
Walking and Biking to Work15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
Affordability of Property Taxes22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime105
Low Violent Crime97

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