Chandler, AZ
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Chandler, Arizona

Life in Chandler research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Chandler over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Chandler based on the most recently available data.

280,136 Population
$524,155 Median home value
$108,095 Median income
125 Cost of living +25% vs US
$1,902 Median rent
3.6% Unemployment
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Chandler SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8.5/10
Housing 9/10
Affordability 6/10
Diversity 9/10
Safety 6/10
Amenities 9.5/10
Education 8.5/10
Commute 7/10

Crime in Chandler summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Chandler. Key points include:

  • There were 4,604 total crimes in Chandler in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Chandler is 1,637.8 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Chandler is 133.4 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Chandler is 1,504.4 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Chandler is -22.72% below the national average.

4,604
Total Crimes
-22.72%
Below National Average
Chandler
US

Crime In Chandler Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Chandler
/ 100k People
Arizona
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 4,604 1,637.8 2,214.0 2,119.2
Violent Crime 375 133.4 421.9 359.0
Murder 2 0.7 4.9 5.0
Robbery 66 23.5 64.6 61.0
Aggravated Assault 258 91.8 312.4 256.0
Property Crime 4,229 1,504.4 1,792.1 1,760.0
Burglary 339 120.6 217.8 229.0
Larceny 3,633 1,292.3 1,329.9 1,272.0
Car Theft 257 91.4 244.4 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Chandler summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chandler. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Chandler is 125 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Chandler is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Chandler is $524,155.

  • The median income in Chandler is $108,095.

125
Chandler's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Chandler
US

Cost Of Living In Chandler Comparison Table

Living Expense Chandler Arizona National Average
Overall 125 100 100
Services 102 99 100
Groceries 101 99 100
Health 173 97 100
Housing 100 104 100
Transportation 115 113 100
Utilities 108 104 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Chandler, AZ Weather

  • The average high in Chandler is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.

  • There are 20.6 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 9.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

StatChandler
Average Annual High85.8
Average Annual Low58.1
Annual Precipitation Days20.6
Average Annual Precipitation9.3
Average Annual Snowfall0.0
85.8°
Average High
20.6
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Chandler, AZ Photos

Chandler Az Downtown
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Chandler Mccullough Price House
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Chandler Suhwaro Hotel
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Chandler Edwards House
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Chandler Mccroskey House
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Chandler Mccormick Building
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Chandler Monroe Building
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Chandler Price Building
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Chandler Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Chandler

The current population in Chandler is 280,136. The population has increased 22.0% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 280,136 0.7%
2023 278,123 0.9%
2022 275,618 1.2%
2021 272,439 6.0%
2020 257,076 1.7%
2019 252,692 1.6%
2018 248,631 1.4%
2017 245,160 1.3%
2016 242,131 -3.2%
2015 250,202 2.0%
2014 245,231 1.7%
2013 241,096 1.5%
2012 237,456 1.7%
2011 233,509 1.7%
2010 229,531 -

Race / Ethnicity in Chandler

White 54.2% (151,881)
African American 5.1% (14,254)
American Indian 1.3% (3,588)
Asian 11.7% (32,774)
Hawaiian 0.2% (503)
Other 0.5% (1,509)
Two Or More 5.3% (14,811)
Hispanic 21.7% (60,816)
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Chandler is:

  • 54.2% White with 151,881 White residents.

  • 5.1% African American with 14,254 African American residents.

  • 1.3% American Indian with 3,588 American Indian residents.

  • 11.7% Asian with 32,774 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 503 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 1,509 Other residents.

  • 5.3% Two Or More with 14,811 Two Or More residents.

  • 21.7% Hispanic with 60,816 Hispanic residents.

Race Chandler AZ USA
White 54.2% 52.6% 57.4%
African American 5.1% 4.4% 11.9%
American Indian 1.3% 3.2% 0.5%
Asian 11.7% 3.5% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.5% 0.6%
Two Or More 5.3% 4.4% 4.3%
Hispanic 21.7% 31.4% 19.3%

Gender in Chandler

Female 49.6% (139,004)
Male 50.4% (141,132)
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  • Chandler is 49.6% female with 139,004 female residents.

  • Chandler is 50.4% male with 141,132 male residents.

Gender Chandler AZ USA
Female 49.6% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 50.4% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Chandler for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 3.0% (8,404)
9-12th Grade 3.0% (8,404)
High School / GED 16.0% (44,821)
Some College 21.0% (58,828)
Associate's Degree 9.0% (25,212)
Bachelor's Degree 29.0% (81,239)
Master's Degree 14.0% (39,219)
Professional Degree 2.0% (5,602)
Doctorate Degree 3.0% (8,404)
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  • 3.0% of adults in Chandler completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Chandler completed 9-12th grade.

  • 16.0% of adults in Chandler completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Chandler completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Chandler completed associate's degree.

  • 29.0% of adults in Chandler completed bachelor's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Chandler completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Chandler completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Chandler completed doctorate degree.

Education Chandler AZ USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 6.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 16.0% 23.0% 26.0%
Some College 21.0% 23.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 29.0% 20.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 14.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Chandler, Arizona

Less than $10,000 3.3% (921,881)
$10,000 to $14,999 1.5% (425,043)
$15,000 to $24,999 3.1% (858,931)
$25,000 to $34,999 3.4% (962,200)
$35,000 to $49,999 6.6% (1,841,162)
$50,000 to $74,999 14.5% (4,061,065)
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% (3,638,102)
$100,000 to $149,999 21.6% (6,047,637)
$150,000 to $199,999 14.1% (3,936,205)
$200,000 or more 19.0% (5,321,369)
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  • 3.3% of households in Chandler earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.5% of households in Chandler earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.1% of households in Chandler earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Chandler earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Chandler earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Chandler earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Chandler earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.6% of households in Chandler earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Chandler earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Chandler earn $200,000 or more.

Income Chandler AZ USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 5.0% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.5% 2.7% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.1% 5.8% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.4% 6.6% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.6% 10.5% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.5% 16.5% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 13.5% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.6% 18.4% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 14.1% 9.4% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 19.0% 11.6% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)