Living in Chandler, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chandler · Census data 2020–2024
Chandler has 3,978 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $74,725 (4% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $131,100, the median rent is $990/month.
Chandler at a glance
- Population
- 3,978
- Median age
- 36.1State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $74,725State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $131,100State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $990/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Chandler a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Indiana median; home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Chandler
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chandler the median home value is $131,100, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $990 per month, which is 18.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,148 a month in housing costs.
Chandler median household income
The median household income in Chandler is $74,725 and the income per person is $32,517. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Chandler: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,551
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.64
Chandler demographics
- Population
- 3,978
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 7.9%
- Households
- 1,501
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chandler ›
Education in Chandler
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Chandler have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chandler
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Chandler vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler | 3,978 | $74,725 | $131,100 | $990 |
| Boonville | 6,702 | $63,580 | $162,400 | $873 |
| Newburgh | 3,395 | $75,135 | $237,600 | $942 |
| Melody Hill | 3,243 | $93,906 | $201,600 | $1,091 |
| Evansville | 116,116 | $53,387 | $143,100 | $975 |
| Elberfeld | 971 | $105,536 | $169,700 | — |
| Highland | 5,114 | $98,002 | $240,400 | $1,695 |
| Lynnville | 981 | $63,500 | $129,700 | $807 |
| Darmstadt | 1,508 | $107,188 | $330,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Chandler, IN?
The median household income in Chandler is $74,725, 4% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $131,100, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Chandler?
The median gross rent in Chandler is $990 per month, about 18.2% of household income.
Is Chandler, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Indiana median; home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.2%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Chandler?
The median age in Chandler is 36.1 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Chandler?
The average commute to work in Chandler is 23 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chandler?
The unemployment rate in Chandler is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chandler?
18.4% 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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