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Crime & Safety
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Housing
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Nightlife
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Good for Families
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Diversity
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Jobs
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Weather
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Cost of Living
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Health & Fitness
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Outdoor Activities
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Chelsea is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 63,288. 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.
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About Chelsea...
- Neighborhood
Population
63,288
- Neighborhood in
- New York City
- New York
- New York City
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$1,292,410
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$2,623
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Based on the housing stock, population density, and the proximity of amenities of the area.
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
Rent
68%
Own
32%
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
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Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
Assault
947.8
national 282.7
Murder
national 6.1
Rape
No data available —
national 40.7
Robbery
175.2
national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
Burglary
190.2
national 500.1
Theft
4,280.8
national 2,042.8
Motor Vehicle Theft
52.4
national 284
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Residents
Diversity
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Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$144,654
National
$75,149
Families with Children
10%
Education Levels
National
Master's degree or higher
35%
national 13%
Bachelor's degree
40%
national 21%
Some college or associate's degree
11%
national 28%
High school diploma or equivalent
7%
national 26%
Less than high school diploma
7%
national 11%
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Top Public Schools Serving Chelsea
- gradeA+Bronx High School of ScienceRating 3.89 out of 5 1,083 reviews
- gradeA+Townsend Harris High SchoolRating 4.22 out of 5 713 reviews
- gradeA+Stuyvesant High SchoolRating 4.11 out of 5 1,191 reviews
- gradeA+High School of American Studies at Lehman CollegeRating 4.08 out of 5 149 reviews
- gradeA+Bard High School Early College QueensRating 4.16 out of 5 397 reviews
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Chelsea Reviews
Rating 4.07 out of 5 85 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
I love living in Chelsea so much. Living in Chelsea is the best because it is in the center of the city for me! I live right between 34th Street and downtown Manhattan Soho. I would recommend anyone to live here if you always want to be outside to do things, such as activities, shopping, or even exploring the city. There are many activities to do such as going to the museum, parks, and gardens. Not just that there are many different types of food places in Chelsea. Foods from all over the world that you may want to try and explore the different tastes.
- Current Resident
- 9 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
Probably the most socially and economically 'diverse' of the downtown wealthy enclaves. Visually appealing, less dense than Uptown and less isolated than Tribeca, it is a goldilocks area if you want a mid-density residential area which can easily take you to any other part of the city by walking or public transit. Families are attracted by the playgrounds, waterfront parks, Chelsea Piers and a strong selection of high performing Public and Private schools. Young people enjoy the huge casual restaurant selection and proximity to Flatiron and Hells Kitchen.
Downside is narrow sidewalks of high foot traffic corridors and areas around schools on 8th avenue get dirty and crowded with tourists, workers, residents and commuters competing for space. Lack of new construction except ultra luxury near waterfront and rentals near flatiron keeps home values high compared to higher density neighborhoods.
- Current Resident
- May 12 2023
Rating 3 out of 5
Nice area for bars and restaurants, therefore good night life! Close to West Village too. Nevertheless, rents are quite steep and the neighborhood is often dirty.
- Current Resident
- May 17 2023