Living in Chelmsford
Chelmsford is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 33,925 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 2%, #130 of 12,111), people who put healthcare first (top 5%, #408 of 9,474), business owners (top 6%, #624 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Chelmsford
- It is part of Greater Lowell, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 03 min and sets around 22:15; in late June it sets around 2:27.
How Chelmsford ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #2,109 of 11,898 | #92 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 33 | #6,171 of 9,771 | #131 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #3,217 of 8,006 | #75 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 57 | #1,812 of 6,237 | #44 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #3,724 of 9,474 | #288 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,066 of 9,474 | #205 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,468 of 10,762 | #246 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #902 of 4,537 | #79 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #903 of 4,444 | #82 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #751 of 3,053 | #58 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 53 | #5,437 of 7,271 | #226 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #336 of 6,227 | #29 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 66 | #1,089 of 3,933 | #93 of 207 | Map |
| Student | 68 | #1,110 of 2,119 | #73 of 112 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 47 | #3,063 of 8,006 | #74 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 31 | #8,816 of 12,111 | #175 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 64 | #1,089 of 4,114 | #95 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #631 of 7,271 | #69 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #408 of 9,474 | #67 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 50 | #8,638 of 18,063 | #319 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 10 | #12,500 of 16,523 | #444 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #14,097 of 18,063 | #383 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #1,030 of 16,523 | #101 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #404 of 21,167 | #26 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 77 | #130 of 12,111 | #21 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 78 | #624 of 12,111 | #51 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #1,536 of 4,750 | #104 of 248 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lowell (Massachusetts) 6 km
- Westford 6 km
- Billerica 9 km
- Dracut 9 km
- Tyngsboro 10 km
- Tewksbury 11 km
- Pinehurst (Massachusetts) 14 km
- Acton (Massachusetts) 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.