Chandler’s neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You’ve got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.
It seems as if there’s a neighborhood for everyone in Chandler.
And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in Arizona thanks in part to tons of entertainment and jobs, it’s not all rainbows and sunshine in Chandler. Some neighborhoods aren’t as safe as others.
So the question arises, which Chandler neighborhoods are the most dangerous and which are the safest?
Today, we’ll use Saturday Night Science to determine which Chandler hoods need a little tender loving care – the sore thumbs of the Chandler area if you will. Realistically, you can’t expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Sunridge ranks way above the rest.
We examined 25 of Chandler’s neighborhoods to find out the most dangerous places to live. These places don’t quite measure up to Chandler’s reputation.
The Most Dangerous Neighborhoods In Chandler For 2023
- Springfield Adult
- Trails End Estates
- Silk Stocking
- Downtown Chandler Historic District
- New Horizons
- Hoy Homes
- Arizona Reflections
- Sunset Park Manor
- Knoll East
- Woodglen
So what’s the worst neighborhood to live in Chandler for 2023? According to the most recent census data, Springfield Adult looks to be the worst neighborhood in Chandler.
Read on to see how we determined the places around Chandler that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don’t blame the messenger.
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Table Of Contents: Top 10 | Methodology | Summary | Table
The 10 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods In Chandler For 2023
1. Springfield Adult
Population: 11
Median Home Value: $72,319 (worst)
Median Income: $8,723 (worst)
2. Trails End Estates
Population: 344
Median Home Value: $159,825 (5th worst)
Median Income: $67,866 (15th worst)
3. Silk Stocking
Population: 236
Median Home Value: $130,741 (2nd worst)
Median Income: $47,429 (5th worst)
4. Downtown Chandler Historic District
Population: 95
Median Home Value: $130,741 (2nd worst)
Median Income: $48,076 (6th worst)
5. New Horizons
Population: 372
Median Home Value: $260,822 (22nd worst)
Median Income: $57,690 (10th worst)
6. Hoy Homes
Population: 890
Median Home Value: $162,873 (6th worst)
Median Income: $32,149 (3rd worst)
7. Arizona Reflections
Population: 453
Median Home Value: $205,143 (16th worst)
Median Income: $76,042 (2worst)
8. Sunset Park Manor
Population: 77
Median Home Value: $139,835 (4th worst)
Median Income: $31,719 (2nd worst)
9. Knoll East
Population: 488
Median Home Value: $178,733 (11th worst)
Median Income: $65,396 (12th worst)
10. Woodglen
Population: 1,104
Median Home Value: $168,362 (8th worst)
Median Income: $65,396 (12th worst)
Methodology: How we determined the most dangerous Chandler neighborhoods in 2023
To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We plugged the following criteria into Saturday Night Science to get the worst neighborhoods in Chandler:
- High crime (Estimated)
- High unemployment (Less jobs)
- Low median income (Less pay)
- Low population density (No things to do)
- Low home values (No one’s willing to pay to live here)
Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Chandler, Arizona for each of these criteria from worst to best.
Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criterion into a “Worst Score.”
The neighborhood with the lowest “Worst Score” ranks as the most dangerous neighborhood of Chandler.
The article is an opinion based on facts and is meant as infotainment. We updated this article for 2023. This report is our time ranking the worst neighborhoods to live in Chandler.
Skip to the end to see the list of all 25 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.
Summary: The Worst Neighborhoods Around Chandler
Well, there you have it — the worst of the neighborhoods in Chandler with Springfield Adult landing at the bottom of the pack.
As mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Chandler aren’t all bad. Sunridge takes the cake as the best place to live in Chandler.
We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.
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Most Dangerous Neighborhoods To Live In Chandler For 2023?
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield Adult | 11 | $72,319 | $8,723 |
| 2 | Trails End Estates | 344 | $159,825 | $67,866 |
| 3 | Silk Stocking | 236 | $130,741 | $47,429 |
| 4 | Downtown Chandler Historic District | 95 | $130,741 | $48,076 |
| 5 | New Horizons | 372 | $260,822 | $57,690 |
| 6 | Hoy Homes | 890 | $162,873 | $32,149 |
| 7 | Arizona Reflections | 453 | $205,143 | $76,042 |
| 8 | Sunset Park Manor | 77 | $139,835 | $31,719 |
| 9 | Knoll East | 488 | $178,733 | $65,396 |
| 10 | Woodglen | 1,104 | $168,362 | $65,396 |
| 11 | Knoll East Unit Seven | 502 | $176,683 | $70,164 |
| 12 | Dobson Estates | 282 | $190,982 | $73,432 |
| 13 | Silverton Ranch | 221 | $228,477 | $82,394 |
| 14 | Park Manor | 525 | $162,873 | $37,477 |
| 15 | Amberwood North | 5,001 | $180,368 | $62,126 |
| 16 | Southmoore | 649 | $180,134 | $88,800 |
| 17 | Orange Tree | 501 | $239,991 | $70,287 |
| 18 | Tremaine Park | 185 | $314,370 | $74,457 |
| 19 | Shawnee Park | 639 | $182,404 | $67,727 |
| 20 | Cove At Tiburon | 65 | $240,809 | $85,714 |
| 21 | Arrowhead Meadows Ii | 551 | $253,954 | $53,481 |
| 22 | San Marcos Country | 177 | $271,252 | $48,618 |
| 23 | Chieftain Village | 173 | $271,252 | $48,076 |
| 24 | Arrowhead Meadows | 684 | $170,851 | $69,448 |
| 25 | Sunridge | 322 | $260,822 | $90,167 |