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Chelsea, Massachusetts

Introduction to Chelsea, Massachusetts

Chelsea, Massachusetts, in Suffolk county, is 2 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is conveniently located inside the Boston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 35,080 people in Chelsea.

Chelsea History

This area was originally inhabited by the Massachusett tribe of Native Americans, called Winnisimmet. Samuel Maverick was the first modern settler. He came to this area in 1624. The area continued to be a part of Boston till 1739, when it was incorporated and named Chelsea.

Chelsea and nearby Attractions

  • Apollinaire Theatre Company
  • Bellingham-Cary House
  • Chelsea Public Library
  • Chelsea Waterfront Area
  • Super Duck Tours
  • Bunker Hill Monument

Things To Do In Chelsea

Chelsea offers all the facilities that one can expect in a big city. There are several parks which are ideal for recreational, as well sporting activities. The city also has several organizations and clubs that organize events catering to a variety of tastes. One can also visit the local museums to get an understanding of the history of the area.

Chelsea Transportation

Chelsea is served by Boston Logan International Airport.

Chelsea Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available at the Bunker Hill Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyChelsea Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyChelsea Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyChelsea Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 6%Chelsea Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Chelsea, MA

Comparing Chelsea 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
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men31
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home42
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes710
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime61
Low Violent Crime11

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