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Chelsea

A growing city situated near the edge of Waterloo and Pinckney.

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 24033903

$1,625,000

740 Greystone Drive, Chelsea, MI 48118
5 Beds 6 Baths 8,023 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 24029125

$1,200,000

1280 Sylvan Road, Chelsea, MI 48118
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,500 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 25011256

$949,000

834 Joseph Court, Chelsea, MI 48118
4 Beds 4 Baths 5,312 Sq.Ft.
Coming Soon
MLS® 25015414

$764,900

14287 Island Lake Road, Chelsea, MI 48118
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,164 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 25015964

$739,900

16590 Heim Road, Chelsea, MI 48118
4 Beds 4 Baths 4,155 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
MLS® 25014472

$724,900

2833 S S Fletcher Road, Chelsea, MI 48118
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,780 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Chelsea

 
Centering on a lively downtown, Chelsea is a growing city situated near the edge of Waterloo and Pinckney Recreation Areas.
 
A growing city of about 4,500, Chelsea is located just 15 minutes west of Ann Arbor. Home to the Purple Rose Theatre, an award-winning Equity stage, and to the Common Grill restaurant, Chelsea is a southeast Michigan destination.
 
Chelsea features a vibrant downtown, with a mix of shopping, dining, entertainment, and local activities. During the summer months, downtown is the focus during the annual SummerFest, and during the weekly Sounds & Sights events scheduled from June to September.
 
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Chelsea Community Hospital, a not-for-profit hospital, is a fully accredited 113-bed acute care facility serving residents of Chelsea and surrounding communities. A member of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, Chelsea Community Hospital is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction. As a not-for-profit hospital, Chelsea Community Hospital reinvests its profits back into the community through programs to serve the poor and uninsured, health education, and promotion initiatives.
 
Opportunities for recreation are endless in the Chelsea area. Jointly, Chelsea Recreation and Chelsea Community Education offer a broad range of team sports, fitness workshops, and other classes throughout the year. Chelsea is located at the edge of both the Waterloo and Pinckney Recreation areas, so a total of more than 30,000 acres of recreation land is available for the full range of outdoor activities, including camping, hunting, fishing, and hiking.
 
Housing in Chelsea includes styles ranging from charming turn-of-the-last-century frame homes to newly built neighborhoods.

Overview for Chelsea, MI

13,022 people live in Chelsea, where the median age is 48 and the average individual income is $50,511. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,022

Total Population

48 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$50,511

Average individual Income

Around Chelsea, MI

There's plenty to do around Chelsea, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

3
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
26
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Dexter Blueberry Farm, The Lakehouse Bakery, and Jiffy Mix.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dexter Blueberry Farm Logo
Dining · $ 4.64 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
The Lakehouse Bakery Logo
Dining 4.52 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Jiffy Mix Logo
Dining · $ 0.88 miles 22 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Withington’s Logo
Dining 1.04 miles 3 reviews 5/5 stars
Culver's Logo
Dining 1.12 miles 6 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Ugly Dog Distillery Logo
Dining · $$ 0.96 miles 33 reviews 4.5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Chelsea, MI

Population Households Employment

Chelsea has 5,433 households, with an average household size of 2.35. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Chelsea do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,022 people call Chelsea home. The population density is 150.99 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,022

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

48

Median Age

49.17 / 50.83%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,433

Total Households

2.35

Average Household Size

$50,511

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Chelsea, MI

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Chelsea. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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