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Chandler

Arizona · 236,123 residents · 65.639 sq mi
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Chandler is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,775. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,300. Households here earn about 40% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
236,123
+34%since 2000
from 176,581 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,597 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 2,690 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+9%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
72K128K185K242K299K1990201020202024Chandler
2024280K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,775
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,416 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,559
+36%since 2000
from $23,904 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,034
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $795 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+70%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(121,168)
Black3.3%(5,821)
Hispanic / Latino21%(37,059)
Asian4.2%(7,345)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.3%(99,430)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(145,724)
Black4.5%(10,580)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(51,808)
Asian8.1%(19,119)
Other3.2%(7,518)
Diversity Score69.5%(164,180)
Diversity Score
70
+23%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.6%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chandler, Arizona?

Chandler, Arizona has about 236,123 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chandler, Arizona?

The typical household in Chandler, Arizona earns about $70,775 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chandler, Arizona expensive?

In Chandler, Arizona, the median home is worth about $278,300, and the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.

How educated are people in Chandler, Arizona?

About 39.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chandler, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chandler, Arizona?

About 7.3% of people in Chandler, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chandler, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Chandler, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 145,599 residents, a change of about 161 percent over that period.

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