Apartments for rent in Chelsea, AL

Chelsea is a town in Alabama with a population of just under 12,000. Families with young children can expect to fit right in, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community, while young adults figure less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the city's residents, at an average age of just under 37, skew younger than most cities in Alabama. Home ownership is more common than renting in Chelsea, and 9% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs could be playing a role, as the average rent of $1,235/month is substantially higher than the state average of $807.

Chelsea residents have an average commute of about 34 minutes, longer than the state average of about 25 minutes. Many residents (43%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation isn't used. A small percentage of residents walk to work.

There are two primary industries in Chelsea: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 13% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in management, as 8% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of about $93,000, Chelsea workers earn more than their peers elsewhere in Alabama. Chelsea's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (21%), Chelsea has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 with a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree (27%).