Chelsea

Overview for Chelsea, NY

54,847 people live in Chelsea, where the median age is 42 and the average individual income is $111,735. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

54,847

Total Population

42 years

Median Age

High

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

$111,735

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Chelsea, NY

Chelsea has 30,520 households, with an average household size of 2. 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. 54,847 people call Chelsea home. The population density is 100,608.35 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

54,847

Total Population

High

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

42

Median Age

50.73 / 49.27%

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
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
30,520

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$111,735

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, NY

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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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Welcome to Chelsea

A hip and vibrant location for those looking to explore the city's art.
 
 
Chelsea is a neighborhood on the West Side of Manhattan known for its hip, vibrant, and active vibe. The area boasts a mixture of low-rise apartment buildings, amazing high-rises, townhouses, and fun attractions like the High Line. More importantly, this neighborhood tailors to all kinds of people and their interests, whether they are looking for upscale restaurants, fun dive bars, famous nightclubs, performing art venues, or delicious eateries.

What to Love

  • Hip gallery district
  • Picturesque side streets
  • Location, location, location
  • Fantastic restaurants

Local Lifestyle

Chelsea exudes an upscale, artsy lifestyle. It’s the perfect location for families, professionals, artists, and retirees who are looking for a walkable neighborhood with excellent public transportation into the rest of the city.

What started as a warehouse neighborhood evolved into one of the most desirable parts of New York City, filled with shopping, exciting nightlife, gorgeous art galleries, and studios. Due to the size of the neighborhood, there are distinct areas that residents can choose from when it comes to settling down in this area, including West and East Chelsea.
 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

You can never go wrong with Chelsea’s restaurants. Cafeteria is a classy take on a diner made for post-clubbing late nights. The location’s menu is filled with numerous mouthwatering cuisine options to choose from. Juban, on the other hand, is a traditional Japanese restaurant that serves delicious traditional meals paired with shochu and sake. For delectable Italian fare created with fresh ingredients, look no further than La Devozione and Pastai Restaurant.
 

Things to Do

One of the most popular places in Chelsea is The High Line, an expansive park winding through Chelsea up to 34th Street. The park is 30 feet above street level on an old rail line that offers unique city and river views.

Nearby, you have the Chelsea Market, which is located in the heart of the Meatpacking District and serves as a food and retail marketplace for residents and visitors. Also in the district is the Whitney Museum of American Art. Lovingly referred to as The Whitney, the museum offers a full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a notable focus on living artists.

Spend the afternoon perusing the Chelsea Flea, a popular flea market open year-round. This expansive market features a variety of vendors selling high-quality goods, vintage antiques, and architectural collectibles.
 
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