Chelsea, New York, NY10011

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,574,000
0.9% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$147,000
14.0% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
63
4.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
1.7%
Median Rent
$5,550
4.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$5,800
6.1% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$7,700
8.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$7,950
2.6% YoY Growth

Property Listings — Chelsea, New York, NY

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Chelsea, New York, NY is 63. This is a increase of 4.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$2,310,000-11.0%
Listing Count
500-8.0%
Listings as % of Homes1.2%-8.0%
Days on Market
634.0%
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Demographics — Chelsea, New York, NY

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Chelsea, New York, NY has a population of 49,300, which has decreased by -2.2% over the past 5 years. Chelsea, New York, NY is a less popular place for families, as children make up 9.1% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 79.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 26.5% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
49,300-2.2%
% Under 18
9.1%-2.2%
% Seniors
19.1%17.9%
% WFH
26.5%278.6%
% w/ College Degree
79.2%0.5%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Chelsea, New York, NY is a predominantly white area, with 67.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Chelsea, New York, NY is hispanic, making up 13.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 19.8% of the population in Chelsea, New York, NY, and this percentage has decreased by 16.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
67.8%-5.2%
% Black
4.0%-28.6%
% Hispanic
13.0%15.0%
% Asian
10.4%13.0%
% Foreign Born
19.8%-16.8%
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Mortgage and Risk — Chelsea, New York, NY

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 373 mortgage originations in Chelsea, New York, NY, of which 100.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 62.0%, with 0.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Chelsea, New York, NY. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 2.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
373
% Conventional Loans
100.0%
% Government Loans
0.0%
% Investor Loans
2.0%
% Second Loans
12.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
2.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Chelsea, New York, NY

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Chelsea, New York, NY under the Section 8 program is 1.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Chelsea, New York, NY, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
1,242
Total Units Section 8
298
% Rentals under Section 8
1.6%
% Occupied Section 8
90.8%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom-$2,090$5,800$3,710
2 Bedroom-$3,590$7,700$4,110
3 Bedroom-$2,830$7,950$5,120
4 Bedroom-$3,600$9,130$5,530

Affordability — Chelsea, New York, NY

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio13.1
Median Home Price$1,574,000
Median Household Income$147,000

Chelsea, New York, NY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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