Chandler, Arizona Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Chandler, AZ Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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A
Education Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Chandler | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 269,220 | 7,356,359 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4096.8 | 64.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.62% | 1.15% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 103,213 | 2,847,012 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Chandler grew by 15.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 269,220 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Chandler is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 25.3% of residents. That is 3.7 points above Arizona as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 59,084 21.9% -0.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 68,047 25.3% +3.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 59,283 22.0% +2.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 31,553 11.7% -5.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Arizona, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.9% of the people living in Chandler and men 50.1%.
- Women 49.9% Arizona 50.0%
- Men 50.1% Arizona 50.0%
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Economy
Chandler has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Chandler | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,499 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.92% | 5.72% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Chandler is about 36% higher than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Chandler | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $476,562 | $367,851 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,897 | $1,543 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.3% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Chandler is about 20.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,897 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Chandler spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 180 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Chandler | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.6 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.2 | 44.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 180 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,586 | $5,798 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 24.9% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 41,891 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,154 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Chandler is about the same as in Arizona.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Chandler has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Chandler | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.5% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.53 |
Health
Chandler has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Chandler | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.4% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.7% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Chandler, AZ Compared With Nearby Cities
How Chandler, AZ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler, AZ | 269,220 | $109,499 #2/3 | $476,562 #2/3 | 21.6 min #2/3 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 272,475 | $122,991 | $567,335 | 23.0 min |
| Tempe, AZ | 185,665 | $80,515 | $437,857 | 18.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chandler, Arizona.
How many people live in Chandler, Arizona?
About 269,220 people live in Chandler, Arizona, in 103,213 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 38.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Chandler, Arizona mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Chandler, Arizona has 4,097 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 47 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Chandler, Arizona an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.4 times the median household income ($476,562 against $109,499), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,897 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Chandler, Arizona?
Unemployment in Chandler, Arizona is only 3.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Chandler, Arizona?
42.5% of adults in Chandler, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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