Chelsea
- Neighborhood in New York City, NY
Neighborhood
Chelsea
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 84 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade A+
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Median Home Value
$1,194,365
National
$244,900Median Rent
$2,181
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Urban
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Chelsea Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault947.8national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery175.2national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary190.2national 500.1
- Theft4,280.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft52.4national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$130,020
National
$69,021Families with Children
10%
Top Public Schools Serving Chelsea
- grade A+
Bronx High School of Science
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 1,052 reviews
- grade A+
Townsend Harris High School
- Rating 4.21 out of 5 694 reviews
- grade A+
Stuyvesant High School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 1,149 reviews
- grade A+
High School of American Studies at Lehman College
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 143 reviews
- grade A+
Bard High School Early College Queens
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 392 reviews
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Chelsea Reviews
Rating 4.06 out of 5 84 reviews
Probably the most socially and economically 'diverse' of the downtown wealthy enclaves. Visually appealing, less dense than Uptown and less isolated than Tribeca, it is a goldilocks area if you want a mid-density residential area which can easily take you to any other part of the city by walking or public transit. Families are attracted by the playgrounds, waterfront parks, Chelsea Piers and a strong selection of high performing Public and Private schools. Young people enjoy the huge casual restaurant selection and proximity to Flatiron and Hells Kitchen.
Downside is narrow sidewalks of high foot traffic corridors and areas around schools on 8th avenue get dirty and crowded with tourists, workers, residents and commuters competing for space. Lack of new construction except ultra luxury near waterfront and rentals near flatiron keeps home values high compared to higher density neighborhoods.
Downside is narrow sidewalks of high foot traffic corridors and areas around schools on 8th avenue get dirty and crowded with tourists, workers, residents and commuters competing for space. Lack of new construction except ultra luxury near waterfront and rentals near flatiron keeps home values high compared to higher density neighborhoods.
Nice area for bars and restaurants, therefore good night life! Close to West Village too. Nevertheless, rents are quite steep and the neighborhood is often dirty.
When I am home from college, I live in Chelsea with my parents. I love being so centrally located, although we are a few blocks from the more busy streets, it is convenient to get to local supermarkets, stores, and restaurants. The neighborhood is full of people of all ages and great galleries and museums which I love to explore.