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Chelsea, NY

Chelsea, NY.

Population: 194 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Chelsea, NY is $505,000. Homes sell for a median $500,000 after a median 7 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$505,000

Median home value

7

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$505,000
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$500,000
Median price per sqft
$332
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
105.3%
Active listings
1

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Wappinger Creek (3.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.1 in

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
338
Days with Moderate air quality
23
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
151

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (15 mi)
National parks include
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Dutchess County Airport (POU) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dutchess County Airport (POU) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
33
Hospitals include
SHARON HOSPITAL, STAMFORD HOSPITAL, GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
58
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
92.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,980
Households with broadband internet
66.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
91,135
Average weekly wage
$1,233
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
225

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ChelseaState medianUS median
Median sale price$500,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market7 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,980$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Chelsea, NY?
$505,000.
What is the median sale price in Chelsea, NY?
$500,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Chelsea, NY?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chelsea, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, coldWave, hurricane, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Chelsea, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chelsea, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chelsea, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Wappinger Creek, 3.8 mi.
What is the air quality in Chelsea, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chelsea, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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