Median Income
$60,000
20% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$552
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.8%
172% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.9%
20% higher than US avg
How Chandler Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population7,490
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$40,200
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty14.9%
Commute18 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$552
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,570
Rent Burden9.1%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation62 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+21.2%
Graduate+1.4%
Is Chandler a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Chandler receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Chandler offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Chandler is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. 14.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Chandler is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.2% have completed high school.
Chandler has a population of 7,490 with a density of 46 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).
Population
7,490
Total Population
2021 Census
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 3.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Spanish | 94.5% |
| 605% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.8% |
The median household income in Chandler is $60,000, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,000 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $40,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.8% |
| 172% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% |
| 20% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 18.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
The median home value in Chandler is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $552 (53% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $552 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 67.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.6% |
| Housing Units | 3,570 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Chandler vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Chandler vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 161.6 sq mi (418.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3494°N, 64.6793°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |