Chelsea, MI Rankings


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Chelsea, MI is a small city located in Washtenaw County, Michigan with a population just over 5,000 people. Despite its small size, Chelsea is highly ranked according to BestPlaces.net for having an exceptional quality of life and thriving economy. In terms of livability, Chelsea scored an 88 out of 100 points and is considered one of the best small cities to live in Michigan. The city has also been ranked among the top 10 cities for job growth with a 4.4% population growth rate since 2016. Additionally, Chelsea boasts a low unemployment rate at 3.2% and the median household income is significantly higher than the state average at $76,130 per year. All of these factors combined make it clear why so many people are considering a move to Chelsea!

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Chelsea in the 1990s and occasionally return out of family obligation. It's marginally more affordable than neighboring Ann Arbor, thus its status as a  More

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Over 15 years ago

Beautiful small town with the best public library. Very convenient to interstate for travel and the excitement and interests of a college town nearby (Ann  More

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Over 16 years ago

Chelsea, Michigan has small town character with plenty of culture and recreation, too. With numerous art galleries, the famous Purple Rose Theatre by actor Jeff Daniels,  More

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