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Chelmsford

#28 in Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Massachusetts
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
  • 92 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Chelmsford is a suburb of Boston with a population of 35,067. Chelmsford is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Chelmsford offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Chelmsford there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Chelmsford and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Chelmsford are highly rated.
    About Chelmsford...
    Population
    35,067

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $368,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,306
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    Chelmsford Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      104.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      8.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      14.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      135.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,183.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      65
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Chelmsford

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $106,432
    National
    $55,322
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    Chelmsford Reviews

    92 reviews
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    I love Chelmsford because of the family feel. I like how much space there is compared to the city. I love the people and how genuinely nice they are. Chelmsford offers a ton of things to do for kids and adults alike. I gave 4 stars because Chelmsford doesn’t have much going on for young adults (early 20’s). Also, Chelmsford doesn’t have very good restaurants. Other than that, its a beautiful place to live!
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    I enjoy Chelmsford, have always liked the small quaint feel of it, the fact there are so many things you can walk to from your home and feel safe about doing so. I like that it's still the same as it's always been and yet also a little different. The big building with the black roof that was in Chelmsford Center is no longer there, Stop and Shop and Marshalls are also gone but were replaced with a brand new CVS building and a good strip mall. The old Railroad tracks being turned into a walking trail was a great idea! Going to Sullys in the Summertime has always been a favorite past time of mine. Also like how Chelmsford has so many neighboring towns no more than a 20 minute drive away from the furthest one. I wouldn't change much about this town at all.
    Born & raised - it's that large town of opportunity with that small town feel. Conveniently located next to Lowell, 30 miles north of Boston, 45 minutes from the NH seacoast, and an hour from the NH lakes. It's the place to be!