Market Report

Chelsea, MA Housing Market

The median sale price is $652,500. Homes are selling in a median of 40 days.

Prices & Activity

Median Sale Price

$653K

Days on Market

40

Months of Supply

1.0

Active Inventory

2

Sale-to-List

103.4%

Source: Redfin Data Center (through Jan 2026)

Median Sale Price — Chelsea, MA

Days on Market — Chelsea, MA

Growth & Supply

Population

785,121

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003) — Suffolk County

Median Household Income

$96K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013) — Suffolk County

Renter-Occupied Homes

63.5%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003) — Suffolk County

Migration — Suffolk County

Avg income of movers (latest year): in $94K · out $127K

IRS Statistics of Income, County-to-County Migration Data (through 2023)

Unemployment Rate — Suffolk County

Most recent month is preliminary and subject to revision

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (through Jun '26)

New Construction Permits — Suffolk County

2,527 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+37% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,269 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

Suffolk County market

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