Living in Chandler, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chandler · Census data 2020–2024
Chandler has 280,136 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $108,095 (35% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $507,800, the median rent is $1,902/month.
Chandler at a glance
- Population
- 280,136
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $108,095State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $507,800State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,902/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 65%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Chandler a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Arizona median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Chandler
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chandler the median home value is $507,800, 53% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,902 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,044 a month in housing costs.
Chandler median household income
The median household income in Chandler is $108,095 and the income per person is $53,946. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Chandler: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 112,800
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
- Renter-occupied
- 35%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.59
Chandler demographics
- Population
- 280,136
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 107,693
- Foreign-born
- 15.6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chandler ›
Education in Chandler
47.7% of adults 25 and older in Chandler have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 19% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chandler
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Drive alone
- 63.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Chandler vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler | 280,136 | $108,095 | $507,800 | $1,902 |
| Sun Lakes | 13,924 | $67,853 | $455,200 | $1,938 |
| Goodyear Village | 590 | $74,423 | $287,500 | $614 |
| Gilbert | 280,262 | $122,551 | $575,100 | $2,110 |
| Tempe | 188,065 | $79,663 | $455,400 | $1,743 |
| Guadalupe | 5,272 | $51,354 | $271,300 | $872 |
| Mesa | 511,764 | $82,752 | $408,000 | $1,620 |
| Casa Blanca | 1,697 | $30,282 | — | $395 |
| Queen Creek | 71,867 | $141,978 | $635,400 | $2,210 |
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What is the median household income in Chandler, AZ?
The median household income in Chandler is $108,095, 35% higher than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Chandler?
The median home value in Chandler is $507,800, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Chandler?
The median gross rent in Chandler is $1,902 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Chandler, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Arizona median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Chandler?
The median age in Chandler is 37.5 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Chandler?
The average commute to work in Chandler is 24 minutes; 25.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chandler?
The unemployment rate in Chandler is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chandler?
47.7% of adults in Chandler have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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