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Chelmsford, MA

Chelmsford is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1655. The Chelmsford militia played a role in the American Revolution at the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Chelmsford was incorporated in May 1655 by an act of the Massachusetts General Court. When Chelmsford was incorporated, its local economy was fueled by lumber mills, limestone quarries, and kilns. The farming community of East Chelmsford was incorporated as Lowell in the 1820s; over the next decades, it would go on to become one of the first large-scale factory towns in the United States because of its early role in the country's Industrial Revolution. Chelmsford experienced a drastic increase in population between 1950 and 1970, coinciding with the connection of U.S. Route 3 in Lowell to Massachusetts Route 128 in the 1950s and the extension of U.S. Route 3 from Chelmsford to New Hampshire in the 1960s.

Chelmsford has a representative town meeting form of government. The town has one public high school—Chelmsford High School, which was ranked among the top 500 schools in the nation in 2015—as well as two middle schools, and four elementary schools. The charter middle school started in Chelmsford and became a regional charter school (Innovation Academy Charter School) covering grades 5 through 12, now located in Tyngsborough. Chelmsford high school-age students also have the option of attending the Nashoba Valley Technical High School, located in Westford. In 2011, Chelmsford was declared the 28th best place to live in the United States by Money magazine.

Chelmsford is in northern Middlesex County, bordered by the city of Lowell to the northeast. It is 25 miles (40 km) northwest of downtown Boston and 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Nashua, New Hampshire. The town is bordered by two sizable rivers: the Merrimack River to the northeast, and the Concord River at the town's easternmost boundary.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 23.1 square miles (60 km2), of which 22.4 square miles (58 km2) are land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2), or 3.04%, is water.

Chelmsford consists of several neighborhoods. In addition to the town center, smaller areas include South Chelmsford, West Chelmsford, East Chelmsford, North Chelmsford, and the Westlands. North Chelmsford, an industrial village, is distinct from the rest of the town to the extent that it has many of its town services.

Chelmsford places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The Atrius Health Chelmsford and Lowell General Hospital - Chelmsford offers comprehensive medical services to ensure your health needs are met. Begin your journey at Skill of Strength, a highly-rated fitness facility specializing in strength training. 9Round Fitness and SLS Fitness provide a supportive environment for personalized fitness training. For holistic wellness, visit Windsoul Wellness Center, offering yoga, meditation, and other wellness services. Dive into mindfulness at The Butterfly Place with their "Mindfulness with Butterflies" event.
 

Top Sites in Chelmsford, MA are Great Brook Farm State Park, Chelmsford Dog Park, Chelmsford Center for the Arts, and Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.
 

ZIP Codes: 01824 (Chelmsford); 01863 (North Chelmsford). Population: 36,392 (2020). Area code: 351/978. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Area: 23.1 square miles (60 km2).

FAQs

Is Chelmsford, MA a nice place to live?

Chelmsford is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Chelmsford offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Chelmsford, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

What is Chelmsford, MA famous for?

Chelmsford was the birthplace of the Chelmsford Spring Co. in 1901, which later became the Chelmsford Ginger Ale Company, acquired by Canada Dry in 1928. The ginger ale plant, rebuilt in 1912 after a disastrous fire consumed the original plant, stood on Route 110 until its demolition in 1994. The Chelmsford brand of golden ginger ale continued to be manufactured by Canada Dry for decades. It is currently manufactured by Polar Beverages for DeMoulas/Market Basket supermarkets, based out of neighboring Tewksbury.

What are the demographics of Chelmsford, MA?

There are 36,271 residents in Chelmsford, with a median age of 42. Of this, 48.27% are males and 51.73% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.79% of the resident pool in Chelmsford, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.04%. Additionally, 4.17% of the population is represented by non-citizens. The average annual household income in Chelmsford is $143,183, while the median household income sits at $119,321 per year.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Chelmsford

Niche

Point 2 Homes

Great Brook Farm State Park

Chelmsford Dog Park 

Chelmsford Center for the Arts 

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Atrius Health Chelmsford

Lowell General Hospital - Chelmsford

Skill of Strength

9Round Fitness

SLS Fitness

Windsoul Wellness Center

The Butterfly Place

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