How many gyms and fitness studios are there within 1 km of Chelsea?
67 gyms and fitness studios within 1 km of Chelsea, 21.3 per km². 32 already have 100 or more reviews. A new gym needs better than the 4.5★ average and a clear reason to choose it.
Chelsea, New York · scanned 13 October 2026 · the most crowded of 14 areas mapped in New York
Within 1 km
67
gyms and fitness studios
Per km²
21.3
high competition
With 10+ reviews
58
enough to judge a rating
Established
32
100 or more reviews
Average rating
4.5★
places with 10+ reviews
Median reviews
81
per gym
Every gym in the circle
Measured within 1 km of the centre: LOW under 5, MODERATE 5–15, HIGH 15–40, INTENSE over 40 places per km².
Rating spread
How the 67 gyms and fitness studios here are rated. Places with fewer than 10 reviews are counted apart.
- 4.5 and up38 (57%)
- 4.0 to 4.410 (15%)
- 3.5 to 3.97 (10%)
- Below 3.53 (4%)
- Under 10 reviews9 (13%)
Top rated
Highest rating among places with at least 50 reviews.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Oasis | 5.0★ | 100 | 990 m |
| BODYROK Chelsea | 4.9★ | 397 | 570 m |
| SOUK Yoga Studio | 4.9★ | 261 | 770 m |
| LIFTONIC West Village | 4.9★ | 256 | 840 m |
| Reforming Pilates Townhouse | 4.9★ | 158 | 660 m |
| ID Hot Yoga Nomad | 4.9★ | 133 | 990 m |
| Puppy Sphere | Puppy Yoga (Flatiron) | 4.8★ | 890 | 560 m |
| Powerhouse Gym 158 W. 27th Street Manhattan | 4.8★ | 435 | 440 m |
| F45 Training Flatiron | 4.8★ | 372 | 490 m |
| New York Pilates Flatiron | 4.8★ | 260 | 870 m |
Most reviewed
The places customers here write about most.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Fitness | 3.7★ | 1,179 | 960 m |
| Puppy Sphere | Puppy Yoga (Flatiron) | 4.8★ | 890 | 560 m |
| PureGym Chelsea | 4.3★ | 747 | 200 m |
| New York Sports Club | 4.0★ | 465 | 510 m |
| Barry's Chelsea | 4.6★ | 435 | 460 m |
Chains
- Life Time · 2 outlets
- CorePower Yoga · 2 outlets
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Questions
How many gyms and fitness studios are there in Chelsea?
67 within 1 km of the centre of Chelsea, New York, counted on 13 October 2026. That is 21.3 per km², which we rate high competition. It is the most crowded of the 14 New York areas we mapped.
Is Chelsea a good place to open a gym?
HIGH competition: 67 gyms and fitness studios within 1 km of Chelsea, 21.3 per km². 32 already have 100 or more reviews. A new gym needs better than the 4.5★ average and a clear reason to choose it. The numbers here are for the area centre; a free scan shows every competitor on a map around your exact address.
What is the average rating of gyms and fitness studios in Chelsea?
4.5 out of 5, across the 58 with at least 10 reviews. 38 are rated 4.5 or higher. The typical gym here has 81 reviews.
Which gyms and fitness studios in Chelsea are rated highest?
Among places with at least 50 reviews: Iron Oasis (5.0, 100 reviews), BODYROK Chelsea (4.9, 397 reviews), SOUK Yoga Studio (4.9, 261 reviews).
How was this counted?
We scanned a 1 km circle around the centre of Chelsea on 13 October 2026 and counted every gym on the map inside it. Places missing from the map or opened since are not counted, so treat the numbers as a floor. Average rating only counts places with 10 or more reviews.