Living in Chandler, Minnesota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chandler · Census data 2020–2024

Chandler has 331 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $96,786 (9% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $161,100, the median rent is $806/month.

Chandler is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Chandler at a glance

Population
331
Median age
41.7State: 38.8
Median household income
$96,786State: $89,062
Median home value
$161,100State: $329,300
Median rent
$806/moState: $1,280
Homeowners
70.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
Average commute
12 min

Is Chandler a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes.

Cons: Unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Chandler

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chandler the median home value is $161,100, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $806 per month, which is 13.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Chandler$161,100
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Chandler$806
Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Chandler median household income

The median household income in Chandler is $96,786 and the income per person is $36,606. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Chandler$96,786
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Chandler: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
122
Owner-occupied
70.5%
Renter-occupied
29.5%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1964
Average household size
2.71

Chandler demographics

Population
331
Median age
41.7
Under 18
26.3%
65 and older
14.5%
Households
122
Foreign-born
23.6%
Veterans
3.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White66.2%
Hispanic or Latino33.5%
Black1.8%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chandler ›

Education in Chandler

11.9% of adults 25 and older in Chandler have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Chandler11.9%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Chandler

Unemployment rate
7.2%State: 4.1%
Average commute
12 minState: 23 min
Work from home
13.3%
Drive alone
63.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
7.7%
Homes with broadband
86.1%

Chandler vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Chandler331$96,786$161,100$806
Lake Wilson237$65,500$98,600—
Leota169$83,125$143,800—
Iona214$44,583$65,600$768
Woodstock200$58,785——
Edgerton1,104$68,894$132,100$825
Slayton2,141$62,344$161,700$752
Lismore233$58,603—$1,200
Wilmont280$60,179$157,500$843

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Living in Chandler: FAQ

What is the median household income in Chandler, MN?

The median household income in Chandler is $96,786, 9% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $161,100, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

How much is rent in Chandler?

The median gross rent in Chandler is $806 per month, about 13.3% of household income.

Is Chandler, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.

What is the median age in Chandler?

The median age in Chandler is 41.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Chandler?

The average commute to work in Chandler is 12 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Chandler?

The unemployment rate in Chandler is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Chandler?

11.9% 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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