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Chelsea, Alabama

city · Shelby County (primary) , Madison County

At a glance

16,260
Population
$360,000
Median home value
19% above U.S. median
$1,414/mo
Median rent
5% above U.S. median
$115,337
Median household income
47% above U.S. median
33.2 min
Average commute
96.8%
Homes with broadband
3.2%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates97.6%
College graduates48.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Chelsea
Chelsea's Economic Development department, within the City of Chelsea, focuses on growing the city's economy and coordinating with 58 Inc., Shelby County's economic development coalition, to assist with site selection for retail, commercial and industrial development.
city Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Department serves as a catalyst for economic development in Huntsville and Madison County, providing resources, connections, and support to startups, growing companies, and established industries.
region North Alabama Industrial Development Association
NAIDA is a regional economic development organization dedicated to supporting companies and site location consultants in identifying optimal locations within North Alabama’s dynamic and business-ready communities. The site serves as a comprehensive resource for site selection across 13 counties with a searchable database, county profiles, and industry insights.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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