Living in Chelsea


According to world-renowned actor and Chelsea native Jeff Daniels, this thriving city in southeastern Michigan is ?a quintessential American town with an artistic side.?

Beginning as an agricultural center, Chelsea has evolved into a diverse community that?s cultivated an active arts scene while maintaining an strong manufacturing base. Downtown Chelsea features a historic Main Street with specialty shops, gift boutiques, markets, restaurants and cafes.

Perhaps one of Chelsea?s strongest attributes is the Jeff Daniels-founded Purple Rose Theater, which showcases the work of nationally known playwrights as well as local actors. The Chelsea Center for the Arts with its annual community art project and ScuptureWalk also exemplify the town?s commitment to the arts.

Chelsea features excellent public schools, the Chelsea Community Hospital, three community parks and a library. The majority of Chelsea?s properties are owner-occupied.

Working in Chelsea
While Chelsea has a vibrant life of its own, the majority of its residents commute to work. Downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan are just 15 minutes away via I-94, and easy access to I-96 provides an additional route to metro Ann Arbor and its surrounding areas. Detroit Metro airport is a 40-minute drive away.