What are the schools like in Chelsea, WI?

School district data for Chelsea is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Chelsea?

The median household income in Chelsea, WI is $40,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.

What is the weather like in Chelsea, WI?

Chelsea has an average high temperature of 20.6°F in January and 78.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 57.0 inches.

Chelsea, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Chelsea, WI affordable or expensive?

Chelsea's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chelsea is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,500 and the median rent is $863 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Chelsea, WI?

Chelsea has a violent crime rate of 98.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 732.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Chelsea, WI a Good Place to Live?

Chelsea is a small town of 80 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $40,313 and a 7.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Chelsea stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chelsea is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Chelsea city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.9

Chelsea's overall cost of living index is 89.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chelsea costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Chelsea, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$863	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Chelsea's violent crime rate is 98.3 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.3 /100k

Property Crime

732.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Chelsea, WI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chelsea sees average highs of 20.6°F in January and 78.8°F in July, with 34.2 inches of annual precipitation and 57.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chelsea, WI
Average High — January	20.6°F
Average High — July	78.8°F
Annual Precipitation	34.2"
Annual Snowfall	57.0"

Demographics

Metric	Chelsea, WI	National Avg
Population	80	—
Median Age	49.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.0%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westboro, WI 5 mi Whittlesey, WI 5 mi Rib Lake, WI 5 mi Medford, WI 11 mi Ogema, WI 11 mi

Chelsea vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chelsea, WI affordable or expensive?

Chelsea's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Chelsea roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,500 and median rent is $863/month.

What is the crime rate in Chelsea, WI?

Chelsea's violent crime rate is 98.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 732.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Chelsea?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Chelsea, WI a good place to live?

Chelsea, WI has a population of 80, a median household income of $40,313, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Chelsea?

Chelsea averages 20.6°F in January and 78.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.2 inches with about 57.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Chelsea?

The population of Chelsea, Wisconsin is 80 with a median age of 49.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chelsea?

Key numbers for living in Chelsea: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $97,500, median household income $40,313, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chelsea side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.