Chandler

Welcome to Chandler

Bordered by Tempe and Mesa, Chandler Arizona is a highly coveted area to live in the Phoenix Metro area. It’s been frequently listed as one of the best places to live in all of Arizona and for good reasons. The city boasts a strong sense of community among its residents and has excellent schools and a ton of recreational activities to choose from year-round. All of these make Chandler a great place to call home for families, young professionals, and retirees.

The entire area is known throughout Phoenix for two things; (1) it being a technology hub and innovative center, and (2) it’s sunny climate. Chandler is home to the world-renowned computer chip manufacturer, Intel. The company is the largest employer in Chandler and has had an influential role in how the area has grown and the design of local infrastructure. As for its sunny weather, Chandler has more than 300 days of sunshine per year. This means residents can take advantage of all the area's outdoor activities.

All in all, Chandler is the perfect destination for anyone looking to make a move to Arizona.

Things to Know About Chandler

Not only does the neighborhood of Chandler have a tech home base, but it’s overall a great place for business and career opportunities. Chandler has a diverse economy with major employers in the technology, healthcare, and education sectors.

Chandler has a diverse community and a vibrant culture. The city’s downtown area has been developed into a vibrant destination for shopping, dining, golf courses, and entertainment.

Chandler is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with over 80 parks and green spaces. These included Tumbleweed Park, which offers sports fields and playgrounds, and the Veterans Oasis Park, which features hiking trails, fishing, and a wildlife sanctuary. The city is also known for its golf courses and proximity to many lakes, which offer a wide range of water sports opportunities.

Some of Chandler’s more popular, family-friendly things to do are to visit the Arizona Railway Museum, play at the Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, and spend an afternoon climbing throughout the tropical-themed play center, Makutu’s Island! (Quite frankly, all of these sound exciting – we wish there were adult versions of these places in Chandler!) But most uniquely, Chandler is home to an annual Ostrich festival!

Bet you weren’t expecting to read that!

When Chandler was first settled, agriculture was its main infrastructure; there were farms for cotton, corn, and alfalfa. Eventually ostrich farms were introduced to the Chandler area, and so the demand for ostrich plumes grew exponentially. Now the city hosts its annual Ostrich festival!

While the Ostrich Festival may be enough to draw you to move here, there are also plenty of other annual events Chandler is known for; such as the Downtown Chandler Art Walk, the annual Jazz Festival, and the Chandler Chuck Wagon cook-off!

Now, if the Ostrich Festival hasn’t sold you on living in Chandler, then how about its educational system? Chandler is home to several highly-rated public and private schools. Additionally, the city is home to Arizona State University’s Polytechnic campus, which offers a variety of degree programs.

Around Chandler, AZ

There's plenty to do around Chandler, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Apricot Lane Gilbert, Move Human Performance Center, and Triplex Training.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Apricot Lane Gilbert page on Yelp Search 1094 S Gilbert Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	4.73 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Move Human Performance Center page on Yelp Search 375 E Elliot Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.69 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Triplex Training page on Yelp Search 1825 W Chandler Blvd on Google Maps	Active	2.01 miles	25 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Erika Lash & Beauty page on Yelp Search 3431 W Frye Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.99 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kefi Advanced Laser & Skin page on Yelp Search 3377 S Price Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.6 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Colours Salon page on Yelp Search 143 E Germann Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.71 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jojo's Believe it or Knot Salon page on Yelp Search 950 E Pecos Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.63 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the New York & Arizona Style Barber Shop page on Yelp Search 1256 W Chandler Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.86 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair By Di Salon page on Yelp Search 1405 N Dobson Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.48 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the LashBar Chandler page on Yelp Search 1900 W Germann Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.37 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars

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Demographics and Employment Data for Chandler, AZ

Population Households Employment

Chandler has 102,568 households, with an average household size of 2.65. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Chandler do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 272,439 people call Chandler home. The population density is 4,160.88 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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49.56 / 50.44%

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2.65

Average Household Size

$44,302

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The following schools are within or nearby Chandler. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Overview for Chandler, AZ

272,439

36.9 years

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$44,302

Around Chandler, AZ

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Car-Dependent

42

Somewhat Bikeable

28

Some Transit

Points of Interest

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Demographics and Employment Data for Chandler, AZ

272,439

High

36.9

49.56 / 50.44%

102,568

2.65

$44,302

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