Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) C-
Pan Y Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Common Ground Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Melo's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sweet BoBa
Coffee Shop
The Well
Coffee Shop
Americano Espresso Bar
Coffee Shop
East Boston Farmstand
Coffee Shop
Eagle Hill Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Well Coffee Hose
Coffee Shop
Style Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dine Boston Café
Coffee Shop
El Houriya Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Iterum
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Zume's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Amalfi
Coffee Shop
Sorelle
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lil Italy
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
Bellingham-Cary House
Museum
Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Apollinaire Theatre
Theatre Arts
Port Park Ampitheatre
Theatre Arts
Outdoor Movie Screen
Cinema
Harry Della Russo Stadium
Stadium
Hikmat home
Attraction
Central Park Lanes Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Boston Marine Society Museum
Museum
Cycleboat Boston
Attraction
USS Constitution Museum
Museum
USS Cassin Young
Museum
USS Constitution
Museum
The Battle of Bunker Hill Museum
Museum
Charlestown Working Theater
Theatre Arts
Maritime Museum at Battery Wharf
Museum
ICA Watershed
Museum
All Saints Way
Attraction
Skinny House
Attraction
Capt. Jackson’s Historic Chocolate Shop
Attraction
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Theme Park
AMC Assembly Row 12
Cinema
Paul Revere House
Museum
Pierce/Hichborn House Museum
Museum
The Sports Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (14) A+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Pollo Campero
Fast Food
Metro Pizza
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Pizza Lovers
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dandee Donut Factory
Fast Food
Polish Political Club
Bar
Parkway Pub
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
BearMoose Brewing Company
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Neptune Liquors
Alcohol
Medallo Bar
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
BCYF Paris Street
Community Centre
AXL Cycle Studio
Gym
MetroRock
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Nazzaro Community Center
Community Centre
MYSTRYDE Fitness Studio
Gym
Row House
Gym
Combat Sports Boston
Gym
Beacon Hill Athletic Club
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Boston Sports Club
Gym
Soul City Yoga
Gym
Women's Fitness of Boston
Gym
Equinox
Gym
Equinox
Gym
Ever Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Emerson College Fitness Center
Gym
Beacon Hill Friends House
Community Centre
Hill House
Community Centre
Warehouse XI
Community Centre
CAC Express
Gym
Groceries (2) C-
Katz Bagel Bakery
Bakery
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Elm Street Bakery
Bakery
Vitoria Brazilian Meat Market
Butcher
Lolly's Bakery
Bakery
Sava's Market
Grocery Store
El Valle de la Sultana Market
Grocery Store
McKinnon's Market & Super Butcher
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Hornitos Panaderia y Cafeteria
Bakery
Vitória Bakery and Burgers
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
La Union
Butcher
Las Palmas Market
Grocery Store
La Abundancia
Bakery
Everett Halal Market
Butcher
Vitória Meat Market
Butcher
Carniceria & Legumbreria 1A
Butcher
La Sultana Bakery
Bakery
Brasil Brazil
Bakery
Bella Cakes
Bakery
Portillo Brothers Market II
Grocery Store
A&L Bakery
Bakery
Vitória
Butcher
Adela's Bakery
Bakery
Parks (51) A+
John Ruiz Park
Park
Eden Street Park
Park
Mace Tot Lot
Playground
Judie Dyer Park
Playground
Box District Park
Park
Box District Playground
Playground
Bosson Park
Park
Kayem Park
Park
Malone Park
Park
Bellingham Hill Park
Park
Bellingham Square Historic District
Park
Carter Playground
Park
Roche Park
Playground
Dever Park
Park
Paul A. Dever Park
Park
Downtown Chelsea Residential Historic District
Park
Chelsea Square Historic District
Park
Quigley Park
Park
Washington Park Playground
Playground
Washington Park
Park
Winnisimmet Park
Park
Creekside Commons
Park
Highland Park
Park
Sidney I. Shapiro Playground
Park
Port Park
Park
Shops (13) A+
Marconi Castle Skincare
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
D. Rosmy Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Shop and Go American and Spanish Groceries
Convenience Store
Park Street Mini Mart
Convenience Store
PitStop
Convenience Store
Hollywood Salon
Hairdresser
Prattville Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Prestige Barbershop
Hairdresser
Union Street Market
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
JV Market
Convenience Store
Nichols Street Market
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
DiFlumeri Imported Ceramic Tile and Marble
Interior Decoration
APlus
Convenience Store
EZ Mart
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Tesorito Market
Convenience Store
Top Coats and Tails
Pets
US Convenience
Convenience Store
Joe's Kwik Marts
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 26.8% take public transportation in Chelsea.
Public Transit Stops (110)
Stops & Stations A+
125 Washington Ave opp Orange St
Bus Stop
Washington Ave @ Bloomingdale St
Bus Stop
Washington Ave @ Cary Ave
Bus Stop
Washington Ave @ Cary Ave
Bus Stop
Washington Ave @ Crescent Ave
Bus Stop
Washington Ave @ Heard St
Bus Stop
Broadway @ Crescent Ave
Bus Stop
Broadway @ Crescent Ave
Bus Stop
Bellingham Square Station (Inbound)
Bus Stop
Broadway @ Cary Ave
Bus Stop
Broadway opp Gerrish Ave
Bus Stop
Broadway @ Cary Ave
Bus Stop
Broadway @ Cary Ave
Bus Stop
Broadway @ Gerrish Ave
Bus Stop
Bellingham Square Station (Outbound)
Bus Stop
Washington Ave @ Spruce St
Bus Stop
Washington Ave @ Spruce St
Bus Stop
Sixth St @ Walnut St
Bus Stop
Sixth St @ Washington Ave
Bus Stop
Washington Ave @ Chestnut St
Bus Stop
City Hall @ Broadway
Bus Stop
Broadway @ City Hall Ave
Bus Stop
Broadway @ Parker St
Bus Stop
Broadway @ Parker St
Bus Stop
Box District Station
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
26.8% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Chelsea is 140/100 - which is 5% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime F

Chelsea crime rates are 2,607 per 100k, which is 87% higher than Massachusetts
Property Crime
1,804 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
803 crimes per 100k F
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employment B

The median income in Chelsea is $60,370 - which is 15% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$60,370 D+
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Chelsea Fire Department
Fire Station
Quigley Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Cataldo Ambulance Chelsea Base
Ambulance Station
MGH Chelsea
Clinic
Chelsea Fire Department
Fire Station
Prattville Fire Station
Fire Station
Engine Number 1 Fire Station
Fire Station
Chelsea Police Dept
Police
Beth Israel Deaconess Chelsea
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CHA Everett Hospital
Hospital
HallKeen Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Boston Fire Department Engine 5
Fire Station
Everett Police
Police
Everett Fire Department
Fire Station
Everett Emergency Communications Center
Fire Station
Revere Fire Department
Fire Station
Lighthouse Nursing Care Center
Nursing Home
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Everett Fire Department
Fire Station
Cataldo Ambulance Everett Base
Ambulance Station
Massachusetts State Police Troop F
Police
Massachusetts State Police Troop F
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dr. Liliana E. DiFabio, Dentist
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing B

Chelsea home prices are $369,900 - which is 8% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$369,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
6.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D+

The Chelsea graduation rate is 63% - which is 28% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
63% F
Elementary Schools (8) A+
Clark Avenue School
Eugene Wright Science And Technology Academy
Joseph A. Browne School
Shurtleff Early Childhood
William A Berkowitz Elementary
Edgar A Hooks Elementary
George F. Kelly Elementary
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary
George Keverian School
Webster School
Patti-Cake Daycare Center
Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School
Patrick J Kennedy
Pioneer Charter School Of Science
Immaculate Conception
Hugh Roe O'Donnell
Manassah E Bradley
Mario Umana Academy
Parlin School
Sumner G. Whittier School
Devens School
James Otis
Curtis Guild
St Anthony School
A. C. Whelan Elementary School
High Schools (4) A+
Phoenix Charter Academy
Chelsea High
Chelsea Opportunity Academy
East Boston High
Pioneer Charter School Of Science
Everett High
Devens School
Seacoast School
Revere High
Pope John Xxiii High School
Excel Academy Charter School
Seaport Academy
Charlestown High
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Malden High
Winthrop High School
Full Circle High School
Community Charter School Of Cambridge
Somerville High
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Boston Adult Academy
Quincy Upper School
Curtis-Tufts
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ratings C-

Chelsea has an overall rating of 61% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes F
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Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Chelsea, MA Area Guide

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Chelsea Area Facts

  • Chelsea has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Chelsea crime rates are 87% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Chelsea is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average

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Chelsea, MA: A Little Bit of Everything! 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 24, 2011) I was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts in 1948, lived in a neighborhood of brick row houses as I grew and left forty years later, disappointed that the city never achieved it's potential as the Urban Village so many had predicted in the late 1970's and early 1980's.

Chelsea was h ...Read More ome to immigrants from everywhere in Europe in the early 1900's and many different houses of worship sprang up citywide. Many brought trades and professions to the small city and businesses abounded. Its close proximity to Boston was always an attraction for residents and businesses alike.

Chelsea survived devastating fires in 1908 and again in 1973...rebounding from the first, but stumbling after the second, losing the momentum needed to achieve greatness. Rapidly changing demographics drove scores of long time families to more affluent suburbs. Chaos drove the school system into receivership and the only thing most remembered of Chelsea was the fires. Chelsea now seems to have made a resurrection of sorts. A new high school, completely renovated middle school and new elementary school complex dot the landscape.

New businesses have opened in the area ravaged by the 1973 fire and a national hotel chain operates a hotel in town. Chelsea is experiencing its second turn as 'melting pot' for people from different places in the world and residents can now ride a commuter train from the "Urban Village" into Boston. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Chelsea? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      John Ruiz Park
      Eden Street Park
      Mace Tot Lot
      Judie Dyer Park
      Box District Park
      Box District Playground
      Bosson Park
      Kayem Park

      Entertainment

      Bellingham-Cary House
      Memorial Stadium
      Apollinaire Theatre
      Port Park Ampitheatre
      Outdoor Movie Screen
      Harry Della Russo Stadium
      Hikmat home
      Central Park Lanes Bowling Center

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Pollo Campero
      Metro Pizza
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Chelsea? Of all people who commute, 26.8% take public transportation in Chelsea.
      Drive to Work
      46%

      30% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      27%

      22% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chelsea? The cost of living in Chelsea is 140/100 - which is 5% higher than Massachusetts.
      Chelsea
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chelsea? Chelsea crime rates are 2,607, which are 87% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      2,607 per 100k people

      12% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      12% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Chelsea? The median income in Chelsea is $60,370 which is 15% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $60,3709% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,20312% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Chelsea a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Quigley Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Chelsea home prices? Chelsea home prices are $369,900 - which is 8% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $369,900100% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,47455% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      27%

      58% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Chelsea have good schools? The Chelsea graduation rate is 63% - which is 28% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      63%

      24% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      24% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      30% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Chelsea a good place to live? Chelsea has an overall rating of 61% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      61%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      39%

      4 total surveys

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