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Chelsea, MI
City in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Population
5,426
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,500
ZIP codes
0
Chelsea and its ZIP codes
Chelsea at a glance
- Chelsea is about 8.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,098, close to the Michigan median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $312,700 (35% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,619 a month.
Local data for Chelsea, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chelsea, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,098
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$312,700
Median rent
$1,619/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
51.8%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,674), Irish Americans (650), Polish Americans (375).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washtenaw County. PPP loans are for Chelsea.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,751
219,230 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,736
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.4B
FY 2026, $9,241 per person
How people get to work
Chelsea, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.3%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home26.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chelsea, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
819
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
416
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
34.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chelsea, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.9%
U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.9%
U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts
Cities near Chelsea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DexterCity | 7.5 mi | 1.9 |
| PinckneyVillage | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| Grass LakeVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| ManchesterVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| StockbridgeVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Barton HillsVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Ann ArborCity | 14 mi | 28.4 |
| NapoleonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Whitmore LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| SalineCity | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| Michigan CenterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5 |
| ClintonVillage | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| Vineyard LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| BrooklynVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| BrightonCity | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| JacksonCity | 20 mi | 10.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chelsea, MI in?
- Chelsea is in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Chelsea, MI?
- About 5,426 people live in Chelsea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chelsea?
- Nearby places include Dexter (7.5 mi), Pinckney (10 mi), Grass Lake (10 mi), Manchester (11 mi), Stockbridge (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023