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Chandler, QC

Quebec

Chandler is a small city in Quebec with a population of 7,490. Residents earn $60,000 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,490 Population 46/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $40,200 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$552 Median Rent 9.1% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $552/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership67.4%
Housing Units3,570
Rent Burden9.1%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+21.2%
Graduate+1.4%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Chandler a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chandler receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Chandler has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Chandler has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches, including 77.9 inches of snow.

Chandler has a population of 7,490 with a density of 46 people per square mile, spread across 161.6 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (99.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 3.7% of residents, while 94.5% speak Spanish.

Population

7,490
Total Population
2021 Census
46
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
161.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Chandler vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 3.7%
95% below US avg
Spanish 94.5%
605% above US avg
Other Languages 1.8%

Social Characteristics

Chandler vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chandler is $60,000, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,200. The average weekly wage is $773, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 232 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Chandler vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,000
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,200
Avg Weekly Wage$773

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.9%
20% above US avg
Establishments (County)232

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.0 min
Drive Alone87.9%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Chandler is $150,000, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $552 (53% below the national average of $1,163). 67.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,570 total housing units in the city. 9.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden9.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.4%
Owner-Occupied67.4%
Renter-Occupied32.6%
Housing Units3,570

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Chandler receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Chandler vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Chandler has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area161.6 sq mi (418.4 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates48.3494°N, 64.6793°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 77.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 2, 2010.

Mar 28, 1994 56 km ESE of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Canada M3.6 106 km
Aug 2, 2010 18 km NNW of Bathurst, Canada M2.8 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Juan (2003).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Juan Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 4.1 in
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 3.4 in
April 33°F (1°C) 3.6 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 42°F (5°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.6 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 4.7 in

Chandler has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.9").

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7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 21.2% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 87.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+21.2%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density46/sq mi
Total Area161.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.0 min
Drive Alone87.9%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home10.5%

Schools in Chandler

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Saint-Joseph - - - -
Polyvalente Mgr Sévigny - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chandler

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Chandler

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale de Grande-Rivière0.0

Hotels in Chandler

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gîte Parfum de mer

Cafes in Chandler

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mich Café
Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Chandler

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Paradiso

Theatres in Chandler

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salle Thomas Morissey

Clinics in Chandler

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinique chiropratique Dre Cynthia Pitre

Train Stations in Chandler

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare de Chandler

Gas Stations in Chandler

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #4409660858
Irving
Petro-Canada
Shell
Ultramar
Ultramar

Banks in Chandler

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins
National Bank
RBC Royal Bank

Golf Courses in Chandler

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf de Chandler

Breweries in Chandler

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nano-Brasserie Brett & Sauvage

Ski Resorts Near Chandler

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centre de ski Mont Béchervaise 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chandler

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Michel-Pouliot Gaspé AirportYGPMedium Airport
Du Rocher-Percé (Pabok) Airport-Small Airport
Pokemouche Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chandler

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste de Newport
Canada Post
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chandler

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Saint-François-d'Assise
Église du Saint-Coeur-de-Marie
Église Sainte-Adélaide de Pabos

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chandler

What is the population of Chandler?

Chandler has a population of 7,490 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 161.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Chandler expensive to live in?

The median household income is $60,000, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,000 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Chandler safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Chandler receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Chandler?

Chandler has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches, with 77.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chandler?

The job market in Chandler faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $773. There are 232 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 10.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Chandler?

The median home value in Chandler is $150,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $552. The homeownership rate is 67.4%.

How are the schools in Chandler?

7.8% of adults in Chandler hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.2% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Chandler?

The average commute in Chandler is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 87.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Chandler?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Chandler is 99.5% White. 3.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 94.5% speak Spanish.

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