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Chelsea
  • Neighborhood in New York City, NY

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A+

Chelsea is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 55,427. Chelsea is in New York County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Chelsea offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Chelsea there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Chelsea and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Chelsea are above average.

About

About Chelsea...
Population
55,427

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,194,365
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,181
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    63%
  • Own
    37%
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Chelsea Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    947.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    175.2
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    190.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    4,280.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    52.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$130,020
National
$69,021
Families with Children
10%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    35%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

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