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Chandler

#1 in Best Suburbs to Live in Arizona
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Phoenix, AZ
  • 750 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    A-
  4. Nightlife
    B
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B+
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Chandler is a suburb of Phoenix with a population of 242,131. Chandler is in Maricopa County and is one of the best places to live in Arizona. Living in Chandler offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Chandler there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Chandler and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Chandler are highly rated.
About Chandler...
Population
242,131

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$248,500
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,162
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    39%
  • Own
    61%
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Chandler Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    148
    283
  • Murder
    2
    6
  • Rape
    52
    41
  • Robbery
    57
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    314
    500
  • Theft
    1,866
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    149
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$74,329
National
$55,322
Children
22%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    16%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    13%
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  • Colleges
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Chandler Reviews

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The schools are GREAT! It’s clean, homes are newer, it’s close to shopping, restaurants & not far from Sky Harbor Airport. I have been impressed by the parental involvement in the schools. That’s what makes them do so well. This area attracts parents that seem to value and promote education.The homes and amenities include the Ocotillo Golf Club with several gated communities and upscale homes. Upscale restaurants and shopping close by. Several parks and Waterfront Homes are in the area.
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Personally, I believe that Chandler is a great area to raise a family! I have lived in such a family oriented neighborhood that encouraged, playing outdoors, riding bikes, and attending different little league games at Pima Park. Some things I would like to see change would be the cleanliness of some of the areas on Arizona Avenue. With the city of Chandler being pretty old there are some parts of town that may be a little run down. Although, there have been great improvements over the years! I would have to say, that Chandler High School is one of the prettiest high schools I have ever seen. I would like to add that Downtown Chandler has become more oriented towards night life and I really enjoyed working at the Perch Brewery!
This is best place for outgoing introverts. Everyone does their own thing, but if you speak to someone directly they are mostly helpful and friendly. One of the things I love is the diversity. We have people from all over, of all ages. We are an independent community, but when it matters we come together to address it (public school taxes.) This place is not the stuffy, conservative redneck hellscape that people associate with Arizona. It has really helped create a wonderful culture about the city.

It's quiet and safe with multiple, multiple choices for entertainment and food; both grocery stores and restaurants included. It's amazing how many things are packed into this town in the middle of the desert. The problem is getting stuck in the Chandler-Tempe Bubble because there's not too much of a reason to leave.

I'm an older millennial that thought I wouldn't even come to like this place when I moved here and now I can't stop thinking how lucky I am to live in the city I do!