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Chelsea, Michigan, in Washtenaw county, is 15 miles W of Ann Arbor, Michigan (center to center) and 49 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The village is conveniently located inside the Ann Arbor metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,398 people in Chelsea.
In Chelsea, about 53% of adults are married. In Chelsea, lots of people live on their own.
The village has a larger percentage of females than most places. Chelsea has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Chelsea had a median family income of $72,266. Chelsea has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Chelsea living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Chelsea, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($10,400) in Chelsea. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 67% of housing in Chelsea is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the village. Property taxes are a bit high in Chelsea, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Chelsea, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Chelsea strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Chelsea to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Working at Home |  |  |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Chelsea travel • Chelsea mortgages and property.
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Glazier Stove Company (an adjacent building) between 1900 and 1910
Glazier Stove Company office building between 1900 and 1910
Glazier Stove Company (secretary's room) between 1900 and 1910
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