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Chandler, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
322 Population 408/sq mi density
$77,188 Median Income $30,261 per capita
$102,900 Home Value $285,903 Zillow
$823 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 1,770 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$77,188 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,900 home value, $823/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Chandler, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,188
3% above
$30,261 per capita
Home Value
$102,900
63% below
Zillow: $285,903
Median Rent
$823/mo
29% below
13.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
62% below
1,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
65.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
260 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)

Income
103%
Home Value
37%
Rent
71%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chandler a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chandler residents earn a median household income of $77,188 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,261. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chandler is $102,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,903. Median rent is $823/month, with 13.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Chandler reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,770/100K.

Education

12.3% of adults in Chandler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 65.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chandler has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population322
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density408/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$77,188
Per Capita$30,261
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$1,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,900
Rent$823
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$285,903
Housing Units127
Rent Burden13.9%

Crime

F
Violent144/100K
Property1,770/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,329/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain30.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,693 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+65.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute10 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Chandler was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.