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Chelmsford, MA

Total Population
26,612
Median Household Income
$137,778
Median Home Value
$547,800
Median Rent
$2,010

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$137,778
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$547,800
102.1% above state median
Rent
$2,010
100% above state median
Median Age
43.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Chelmsford, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 56.5% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Low poverty rate of 5.3%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$137,778
+83.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.5%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.67 people

Total Households
9,910
Family Households
64.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
33.5%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
26.0%
#3 Industry
Education
19.4%
Total Employed Residents:8,641

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.5%
163 workers
Public Transit
2.2%
237 workers
Total Commuting Workers:10,945
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.6%
14,015 employed
Labor Force
14,874
800 unemployed
Median Age
43.6 years
Per Capita Income
$58,722
Poverty Rate
5.3%

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