Chandler, Arizona Income Statistics
Chandler Wealth Score
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Chandler Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Chandler | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $109,499 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $72,464 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 20.0% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 18.6% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Chandler is about 36% higher than in Arizona. Income has been growing slower in Chandler (4.9%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 20% of adults in Chandler earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Arizona average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Chandler, Arizona grew by 56.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $109,499 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.9% per year.
Chandler has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2022, its income was 33% higher. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Income Distribution in Chandler
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 56,375 households (54.6% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 11.3% of households in Chandler had an income under $35,000 and 32.6% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Chandler has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (18.6% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (6.6% vs 10.1%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 3,389 | 3.3% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,556 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,168 | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,550 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6,769 | 6.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14,994 | 14.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13,412 | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22,682 | 22.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14,458 | 14.0% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 19,235 | 18.6% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 103,213 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 43,860 residents (20.0% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 22.8% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 12.3% of Chandler residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 21.3% had some income but less than $25,000, and 30.4% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Chandler has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (20.0% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $15,000 to $24,999 (7.8% vs 10.5%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 26,929 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 19,086 | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10,658 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17,080 | 7.8% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15,752 | 7.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 26,907 | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 36,310 | 16.5% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 22,830 | 10.4% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 43,860 | 20.0% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 219,411 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 12.3% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Chandler
| Metric | Chandler | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.519 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $85,102 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $66,105 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 22.3% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Chandler, it is 0.519, lower than Arizona's 0.548, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 29% more than women's income in Chandler, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 29% wage gap accumulates to roughly $664,895 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Chandler, Arizona has narrowed from about 25% to 22% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 28% in 2010, and was narrowest at 19% in 2018. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,666 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Chandler | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 24.9% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 5,614 people are unemployed in Chandler, Arizona.
The average commute time in Chandler is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Chandler, Arizona has fallen from 7.3% to 3.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 7.6% in 2013 and fell as low as 3.6% in 2023.
Chandler has stayed well below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2020, at 1.1 points lower. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Chandler, AZ Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Chandler, AZ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler, AZ | 269,220 | $109,499 #2/3 | 4.9%/yr #2/3 | 3.6% #2/3 | 0.519 #1/3 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 272,475 | $122,991 | 4.5%/yr | 3.4% | 0.526 |
| Tempe, AZ | 185,665 | $80,515 | 6.0%/yr | 5.5% | 0.539 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Chandler, Arizona has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it notably better than Arizona, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Chandler, Arizona.
How Rich Is Chandler, Arizona?
Chandler has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $109,499, about 36% higher than the Arizona average of $80,381.
Are incomes growing in Chandler, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Chandler, Arizona rose 57%, from $69,786 to $109,499. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arizona as a whole: +57% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Chandler in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Chandler, Arizona was $105,094, up 6% from $99,156 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Chandler in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Chandler, Arizona was $87,628. By 2024 it had risen 25% to $109,499.
Is Chandler, Arizona a high-income area?
Yes. 20% of adults in Chandler, Arizona earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 5), against 12% (about 1 in 8) in Arizona. 19% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 12% in Arizona.
Is unemployment high in Chandler, Arizona?
Unemployment in Chandler, Arizona is only 3.6%, well below the Arizona rate of 5.1%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Chandler, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Chandler is 0.519. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Chandler, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Chandler, Arizona has narrowed from about 25% to 22% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 28% in 2010, and was narrowest at 19% in 2018. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,666 since 2009.
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