Chelsea

This incredibly artsy and hip NYC enclave has a diverse range of contemporary architecture, making for an urban playground.

Welcome to Chelsea


A contemporary NYC neighborhood as lively as it is charming

This incredibly artsy and hip NYC enclave has a diverse range of contemporary architecture, making for an urban playground. Chelsea's unique mixture of properties includes townhouses and converted factories, all sited within an easy, on-demand range of Upper and Lower Manhattan, and the neighborhood has also become the center for the likes of Google, Apple, and other behemoth tech firms. Chelsea's vibrant and lively communities are in some of the most pleasurably walkable parts of the city, creating the perfect backdrop for its youthful, ambitiously creative flair to fully unfold.

What to Love

  • An impressive art scene, which hosts a vast number of gallery openings
  • Limitless nightlife and fine-dining options that can suit any tastes
  • A prime location for those who routinely travel throughout Manhattan
  • The High Line, an incredibly unique elevated park running straight through Chelsea and giving breathtaking views of the mighty Hudson River

Local Lifestyle


Chelsea features some of NYC's cleverest use of real estate, giving the locals all the excuse they need to enjoy their walkably hip pocket of Manhattan. The area is also equally accessible to the Lower and Midtown Manhattan areas, from which even Upper Manhattan is just minutes away.

An incredible diversity of recreation and marketplace amenities make Chelsea a truly satisfying place, especially for those drawn to New York for its artistic and cultural gravity yet still seeking major city amenities. The creative use of Chelsea's pier area makes for limitless recreation opportunities for nature lovers and sporting enthusiasts — and during the neighborhood's major art gatherings, you can't help but get drawn into the impromptu charm.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping


Chelsea Market is a lively indoor marketplace where vendors sell all the seafood, produce, and wares you'll need to keep your new Chelsea condo or townhome running in top form. There are also numerous international cuisine options, cafés, and dessert parlors here to choose from. Lovers of French cuisine will enjoy the full dramatic flair at Pastis, a bright and joyfully designed bistro serving equal parts decadent Parisian fare and satisfying American comfort food. Chelsea features a wide range of outstanding international cuisine throughout the district, making for unparalleled cultural amenities everywhere you turn.

Things to Do


Visits to The High Line are worth becoming a regular part of your routine. Built on a former rail line, the park is located 30 feet off street level, providing one of the most unique urban park experiences imaginable. Newcomers can quickly get an almost complete tour of the neighborhood's vibe, as the elevated green space takes visitors by the area's most refined and classic modern structures, eventually fanning outward to the lively Hudson River waterfront area.

Here, you can continue your urban recreation at the ever-vibrant Chelsea Piers sporting complex, which features golfing, ice skating, and other recreation options. The Art Gallery Crawl at Chelsea Market is an incredibly popular event, bringing the community together to experience some of the most ambitious and inspired modern art that you're likely to find anywhere throughout New York City outside a museum.

Schools


Chelsea's creative flair also expresses itself through its schools' technological savvy, which flourishes in these fine academic institutions:

  • Avenues, K–12, Very low student-teacher ratio and outstanding SAT and ACT scores
  • Chelsea Career and Technical Education High School, 9–12, Incredibly high reading proficiency (93%), with a 68% rate of AP-course involvement




Overview for Chelsea, NY

53,877 people live in Chelsea, where the median age is 39.3 and the average individual income is $108,412.52. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

53,877

Total Population

39.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$108,412.52

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Chelsea, NY

Chelsea has 30,357 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Chelsea do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 53,877 people call Chelsea home. The population density is 56,552.26 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

53,877

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.3

Median Age

51.28 / 48.72%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
30,357

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$108,412.52

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Chelsea, NY

All ()
Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Chelsea. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Hudson High School Of Learning Technologies
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Landmark High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Satellite Academy High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Ps 11 William T Harris
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PRIVATE
Undergrad - Undergrad
No rating available
High School Of Fashion Industries (The)
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Humanities Preparatory Academy
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
James Baldwin School-A School For Expeditionary Lrning
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
Undergrad - Undergrad
No rating available
Winston Preparatory School
PRIVATE
5th - 12th
No rating available
Nyc Lab High School For Collaborative Studies
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Manhattan Business Academy
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
PRIVATE
Undergrad - Undergrad
No rating available
Liberty High School Academy For Newcomers
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Ps 33 Chelsea Prep
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Nyc Lab Middle School For Collaborative Studies
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
2/5
Avenues The World School
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Search Homes

Work With Carol

Carol Staab has an innovative luxury real estate practice that provides an elite level of concierge service through unparalleled world-class marketing and a hands-on business approach. Her mission is to give her clients an exceptional experience while helping them achieve the best results possible.

Follow Me on Instagram