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Chelsea, Massachusetts · ZIP 02150

Chelsea — ZIP 02150

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Chelsea (02150) scores 36/100 — Below Average for Massachusetts. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $531K.

36OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share36%
Property crime share64%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index48/100
Avg math proficiency21%
Avg reading proficiency20%
Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100
Typical home value$531K
Median rent$2,628/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$531K

Median Rent

$2,628/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

19,728

Violent Crime

4,486

Property Crime

15,242

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Suffolk County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Edgar F. Hooks Elementary01–04430
43%
19%
William A Berkowitz Elementary01–04455
30%
23%
Chelsea High09–121,649
29%
30%
George F. Kelly Elementary01–05527
16%
18%
Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy05–08436
15%
24%
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary01–04472
14%
14%
Joseph A. Browne School05–08487
13%
23%
Clark Avenue School05–08673
7%
12%
Shurtleff Early ChildhoodPK–01779Not reportedNot reported
Chelsea Virtual Learning Academy08–1254Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

39,444

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

26%

Median Age

34.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 02150 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 02150 has a school score of 48/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 02150 is approximately $531K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 02150 in Chelsea has an overall NeighborScore of 36/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.