The Town FilesChandler, Arizona
City in Maricopa County · population 275,987 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $507,800
- Household income
- $108,095
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 106°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 37.5
Chandler is a city of 275,987 people in Maricopa County, Arizona. The median home is worth $507,800, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks more vibrant than 99% of Arizona towns, better for young professionals than 98% of Arizona towns, more walkable than 96% of Arizona towns.
How Chandler ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chandler is worth $507,800, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $108,095, which is more affordable than 32% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,902 a month. 65.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chandler | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $507,800 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,902 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $108,095 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 65.0% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Chandler
| People | Chandler | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.7% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.6% | — |
| Work from home | 25.3% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Chandler
July highs average 105.9°F and January lows 38.5°F. About 8.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 179 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chandler since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 30, 1971 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 16, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on October 5, 2010.
Severe weather in Maricopa County since 1996
Maricopa County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Fire | FM-5501: Boulder View Fire |
| June 12, 2024 | Fire | FM-5496: Rose Fire |
| June 28, 2023 | Fire | FM-5466: Diamond Fire |
| June 27, 2020 | Fire | FM-5315: Avondale Fire |
| June 23, 2020 | Fire | FM-5314: Aquila Fire |
Jobs and pay in Maricopa County
Maricopa County had 2,280,645 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,840 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Chandler itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Chandler
66 public schools with 46,203 students, about 21.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | 8-12 | 3,675 | 20.5 |
| Chandler High School | 8-12 | 3,487 | 19.9 |
| Basha High School | 6-12 | 2,892 | 19.8 |
| Arizona College Prep High School | 7-12 | 2,024 | 20.7 |
| Summit Academy | PK-8 | 1,195 | 17.8 |
| Santan Junior High School | 7-8 | 1,180 | 18.7 |
| BASIS Chandler (charter) | 5-12 | 1,166 | — |
| Legacy Traditional School - Chandler (charter) | K-8 | 1,146 | — |
| Bogle Junior High School | 7-8 | 1,066 | 18.4 |
| Legacy Traditional School - North Chandler (charter) | K-8 | 921 | — |
| Kyrene Aprende Middle School | 5-8 | 840 | 18.7 |
| Willis Junior High School | 7-8 | 777 | 19.0 |
Towns near Chandler
- Sun Lakes, AZ4.8 mi · 14,868 people · home $455,200
- Gilbert, AZ6.6 mi · 267,918 people · home $575,100
- Tempe, AZ8.6 mi · 180,587 people · home $455,400
- Guadalupe, AZ8.6 mi · 5,322 people · home $271,300
- Mesa, AZ11.2 mi · 504,258 people · home $408,000
- Queen Creek, AZ14.1 mi · 59,519 people · home $635,400
- Sacaton, AZ15.1 mi · 3,254 people · home —
- San Tan Valley, AZ18.2 mi · 99,894 people · home $410,100
Chandler questions
Is Chandler, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chandler scores better for retirees than 31% of Arizona towns and quieter than 4%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Chandler?
The median owner-occupied home in Chandler is valued at $507,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,095, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $1,902 a month.
What is the weather like in Chandler?
July highs average 105.9°F and January lows 38.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Chandler get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chandler since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 30, 1971. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)