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City of Chelsea, Michigan

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About homes in Chelsea

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Chelsea in Washtenaw County, not the metro, with a source for each.

60%Detached single-family122% in 5+ unit buildings
63%Owner-occupied173% statewide
$313kMedian home value1Michigan median $232k
150Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals
11Days at or above 90°F2,3per year, NOAA normals
30 inAnnual precipitation2,35 days of 1 in. or more

Chelsea has a mixed housing stock: 60% detached houses, 14% attached or townhouse units and 22% in buildings of five or more units.1 63% of occupied homes in Chelsea are owner-occupied, below the Michigan share of 73%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Chelsea is valued at $312,700 (ACS), above the Michigan median of $231,600. Within Washtenaw County the median is $374,100, so Chelsea sits below it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

Winters are long: the Ann Arbor Muni Ap station averages 150 nights a year at or below 32°F and 64 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summer heat is moderate: about 11 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is moderate, about 30 inches.2,3

Heating dominates the year: about 6,742 heating degree days against 520 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Chelsea sits in IECC climate zone 5A (Cold).4 Building permits in Chelsea are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Ann Arbor Muni Ap, 15.3 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Chelsea, MI?

Most home remodeling projects in Chelsea, MI land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

What kind of housing does Chelsea have?

Chelsea has a mixed housing stock: 60% detached houses, 14% attached or townhouse units and 22% in buildings of five or more units. 63% of occupied homes in Chelsea are owner-occupied, below the Michigan share of 73%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

Does it freeze in Chelsea?

Winters are long: the Ann Arbor Muni Ap station averages 150 nights a year at or below 32°F and 64 at or below 20°F. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station.

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