Eleanor Price best-worst Feb 14, 2026

Hi all, I'm retired and With a population of 278K, Chandler is a mid-size city. Median household income is $103,691, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 278K people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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