Chandler, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Chandler | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 264,235 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4020.9 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.81% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 103,717 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Chandler grew by 14.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 271,362 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $103,874 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.05% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Chandler is about 35% higher than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Chandler | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $484,522 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,801 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.4% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Chandler is about 22.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,801 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Chandler spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 182 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Chandler | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.8 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.7 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 182 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,641 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 22.3% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| 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 | 42.4% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chandler, Arizona.
What is the population of Chandler, Arizona?
The population of Chandler, Arizona is 264,235, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Chandler, Arizona?
The population density of Chandler, Arizona is 4020.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Chandler, Arizona?
The median household income in Chandler, Arizona is $103,874, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Chandler, Arizona?
The median home price in Chandler, Arizona is $484,522, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Chandler, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Chandler, Arizona is 3.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.