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Chelmsford, Massachusetts

town · Middlesex County

At a glance

36,446
Population
$593,700
Median home value (all homes)
96% above U.S. median
$693,611
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,062/mo
Median rent
53% above U.S. median
$140,629
Median household income
79% above U.S. median
28 min
Average commute
95.2%
Homes with broadband
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 134 — 34% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing113% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities23% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost4% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates93.8%
College graduates52.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Chelmsford Economic Development
The Community Development Office provides a coordinated and comprehensive approach to the town's land use management, planning, economic development, conservation, historic preservation, and future objectives. The Office serves as a policy advisor on the town's long-term and strategic planning initiatives related to housing, economic development, transportation, and open space and natural resources. The Office assists in creating, updating and implementing the town's master plans, and provides guidance for a variety of town projects.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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