The Town FilesChandler, Texas
City in Henderson County · population 3,275 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $246,300
- Household income
- $49,573
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 47.0
Chandler is a city of 3,275 people in Henderson County, Texas. The median home is worth $246,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more of a college town than 97% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 90% of Texas towns, hipper than 88% of Texas towns.
How Chandler ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chandler is worth $246,300, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $49,573, which is more affordable than 6% of Texas towns. Median rent is $895 a month. 67.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chandler | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $895 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $49,573 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 67.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Chandler
| People | Chandler | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 38.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Chandler
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 37.4°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chandler since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 23, 1979 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 8, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on February 11, 2024.
Severe weather in Henderson County since 1996
Henderson County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Henderson County
Henderson County had 19,534 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,745 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Chandler itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Chandler
2 public schools with 675 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHANDLER EL | PK-3 | 421 | 15.0 |
| CHANDLER INT | 4-6 | 254 | 14.1 |
Towns near Chandler
- Tyler, TX9.8 mi · 105,995 people · home $235,300
- Hideaway, TX13.0 mi · 3,201 people · home $335,100
- Lindale, TX13.5 mi · 6,059 people · home $272,800
- Bullard, TX14.5 mi · 3,318 people · home $247,100
- Whitehouse, TX15.9 mi · 8,257 people · home $253,800
- Van, TX17.8 mi · 2,664 people · home $169,900
- Athens, TX22.1 mi · 12,857 people · home $210,800
- Mineola, TX23.9 mi · 4,823 people · home $215,700
Chandler questions
Is Chandler, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chandler scores better for retirees than 90% of Texas towns and quieter than 48%. 38.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.0).
How much does a house cost in Chandler?
The median owner-occupied home in Chandler is valued at $246,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,573, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $895 a month.
What is the weather like in Chandler?
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 37.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Chandler get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chandler since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 23, 1979. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)