At a Glance
Median Income
$103,691
$51,746 per capita
Home Value
$469,800
Zillow: $521,806
Median Rent
$1,806/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
228/100K
2,071/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.8%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
350 sunny days/yr
How Chandler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chandler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chandler a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chandler residents earn a median household income of $103,691 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,746. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chandler is $469,800 , 67% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $521,806. Median rent is $1,806/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Chandler reports 228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,071/100K. The murder rate is 1.5/100K.
Education
46.8% of adults in Chandler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chandler has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 100°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population278,123
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density4,236/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,691
Per Capita$51,746
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
A
Home Value$469,800
Rent$1,806
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$521,806
Housing Units110,002
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent228/100K
Property2,071/100K
Murder1.5/100K
Assault136/100K
Burglary210/100K
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days350/yr
Rain11.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,211 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.8%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations90
Libraries65
Did You Know?
Chandler was founded in 1912.
The median home in Chandler was built in 1997.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 9,181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 630 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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