Chelsea SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Chelsea summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Chelsea. Key points include:
There were 50 total crimes in Chelsea in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Chelsea is 937.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Chelsea is 150.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Chelsea is 787.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Chelsea is -55.78% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Chelsea Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Chelsea / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 50 | 937.2 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 150.0 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 131.2 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 42 | 787.3 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 8 | 150.0 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 30 | 562.3 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 75.0 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Chelsea summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chelsea. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chelsea is 111 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chelsea is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Chelsea is $411,816.
The median income in Chelsea is $72,098.
Chelsea's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Chelsea Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Chelsea | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 139 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 91 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Chelsea, MI Weather
The average high in Chelsea is 58.1° and the average low is 38.1°.
There are 73.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.6 inches of precipitation each year with 34.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Chelsea |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Chelsea Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Chelsea
The current population in Chelsea is 5,426. The population has increased 11.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,426 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 5,420 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 5,440 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 5,447 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 5,378 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 5,331 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 5,295 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 5,169 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 5,140 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,126 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 5,085 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 4,999 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 4,944 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 4,923 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 4,875 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chelsea
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Chelsea is:
95.7% White with 5,193 White residents.
0.9% African American with 49 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 148 Two Or More residents.
0.6% Hispanic with 34 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Chelsea | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Chelsea
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Chelsea is 54.3% female with 2,945 female residents.
Chelsea is 45.7% male with 2,480 male residents.
| Gender | Chelsea | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chelsea for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Chelsea completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Chelsea completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Chelsea completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Chelsea completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Chelsea completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Chelsea completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in Chelsea completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Chelsea completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Chelsea completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Chelsea | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chelsea, Michigan
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4.2% of households in Chelsea earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Chelsea earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.1% of households in Chelsea earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.3% of households in Chelsea earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.1% of households in Chelsea earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.8% of households in Chelsea earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.6% of households in Chelsea earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.4% of households in Chelsea earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.3% of households in Chelsea earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.7% of households in Chelsea earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Chelsea | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.1% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.1% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.8% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.4% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.7% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
