Chandler

Chandler, Arizona Overview

Chandler scores 55.7/100 overall (B), ranking #8 of 20 cities in Arizona — above the state composite of 44.7. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 85/100, while Education lags at 14/100.

Income & Employment in Chandler

Chandler’s median household income of $105,393 is 41% above the Arizona median of $74,568, and its 2.9% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 4.3%.

Safety in Chandler

At 178.1 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Chandler sits meaningfully below the Arizona average of 430 — a 141% lower gap. The property crime rate is 1463.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Chandler

Chandler has a cost of living index of 105.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $469,800. Median monthly rent is $1,806. Renters spend 20.6% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Chandler

The adult obesity rate in Chandler is 28.2% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.1%. Residents average 14.1 poor mental health days per month. Arizona ranks #33 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Chandler

The high school graduation rate in Chandler is 67.9%, below the national average and a challenge for the community. With a student-teacher ratio of 24.4:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending is $10,817. The city has 59 public schools serving 52,938 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Chandler

Summers in Chandler are hot, averaging 93.7°F. Summers average 93.7°F. Winters average 51.9°F. The area is arid, receiving only 11.3 inches of precipitation annually. 19.6% of workers in Chandler work from home, well above the national average.

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