Chandler Arizona Living

Not only is the City of Chandler, Arizona one of the fastest growing cities in Arizona and the United States, it's also known as the "Oasis of the Silicon Desert". What was at one time a quiet tree-lined farming community has since blossomed into a city that is home to a dynamic high-tech industry.

Located in the southeast region of Greater Phoenix, Chandler is home to approximately 208,000 citizens, making it the sixth largest city in Arizona. It has grown 143.3 percent from 1990 to 2004.

Chandler offers residents and businesses a highly skilled workforce, pro-business atmosphere, and a high quality of life. These are some of the reasons that purchasing real estate in Chandler Arizona is a great opportunity for both families and investors.

Chandler Median Home Price

The median price of a new home in Chandler is about $202,000, and the median price of a pre-owned home is about $153,000.

Population, 2004 - 220,705

Growth, 1990-2004 - 143.3%

Total Civilian Labor Force, 2000 - 95,944

Employed 92,646
Unemployed 3,298

Median Age, 2000 - 31.2

0 - 17 years 29.8%
18 - 24 years 8.7%
25 - 59 years 53.3%
60+ years 8.3%

Educational Attainment, 2000

High school graduate 18.5%
Some college 36.8%
Bachelors degree 22.0%
Graduate or professional degree 10.5%

Median Household Income, 2000 - $58,416
Real Estate, 2003

Median home price, new $225,670
Median home price, resale $162,000
Total housing units 82,654

Sales Tax Rate, 2003 7.8%

Population and Workforce

Between 1990 and 2000, Chandler was the 7th fastest growing city in the United States of those with a population over 100,000. Chandler's labor force totals over 96,000 and a pool of nearly a million workers reside within a 30 minute commute of the city.

Principal Industries

Chandler's progressive town government maintains a pro-business mentality and emphasizes quality development. Chandler offers research capabilities to assist businesses with site location decisions, as well as a system designed to facilitate the development-approval process. As a result, a variety of new and exciting businesses are moving into Chandler.

Chandler's high-technology manufacturing sector is one of the fastest growing in the western United States, earning Chandler the nickname "Silicon Desert." The manufacturing sector in Chandler accounts for 19 percent of all employment, with most employment in this sector in high-tech industries. Education, health and social services are the next largest sector, accounting for 16 percent of employment in the City. The agricultural industry, with alfalfa and dairy as primary commodities, is still present in Chandler although now it is a much smaller part of the economic base than it was historically.

Chandler Education

There are more than 25 elementary schools, 6 junior high schools, and 2 high schools in the Chandler Unified School District. Chandler students consistently have test scores higher than state and national averages. The Chandler/Gilbert Community College is part of the Maricopa Count Community College System.

Chandler Real Estate for You

We hope that in reviewing the information on this page and the properties available for sale at this time in the Chandler Arizona area, that you will be interested in real estate in this city.