Chandler’s beautiful parks, quaint shops, restaurants, museums, galleries, and charming downtown square are favorite spots among residents, but what makes Chandler really special is the way it makes people feel.
As Arizona’s fourth largest city with 285,000 residents, Chandler seamlessly combines big-city benefits with small-town hospitality, making it the ideal place to call home.
Our Schools
Highly-rated schools with programs to fit every family’s needs.
Choosing a school is an important decision and Chandler provides families with a wide variety of great options, including public, private, charter, and magnet schools offering award-winning academics, championship athletics, and a diverse range of specialized programs.
Chandler is also a convenient home base for many reputable higher education institutions which offer tuition discounts to Team Chandler employees.
Our Neighborhoods
Community-inspired neighborhoods foster activity and connection.
A city is as strong as its neighborhoods. This is especially true in Chandler where community members work together to make their city one of the nation’s safest.
A city where, by design, there is a park within a mile of every resident, neighbors collaborate on volunteer projects to benefit the greater good, and community support and connection are rooted in the culture.
Whether you’re looking for single-family or multi-family living, downtown dwellings, or expansive horse property, Chandler has it all.
Our Lifestyle
A go, see, and do kind of city.
It’s easy to lead an active lifestyle in a city with more than 300 days of sunshine a year, 70 parks, miles of biking and walking paths, outdoor shopping and dining districts, and an abundance of festivals and events.
Located in the heart of metro Phoenix, Chandler also provides easy access to activities across the metro area and the beautiful state of Arizona.
Professional and college sports, Broadway shows, a vibrant music scene, world-class museums, mountain hikes, desert lakes, Salt River recreation, and day trips to Sedona or Tucson are great options.
Or, for a weekend getaway, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, San Diego, and multiple ski mountains are a short drive from home.
Discover the best of Chandler
We’re proud of our community and all the ways it enriches the lives of everyone who calls it home. So when we’re recognized as being “the best” at something, it’s news we’re happy to share.
#1 – Best Place to Live in Arizona
Chandler’s robust school system, technology and innovation-based economy, thriving arts and entertainment culture, and access to the great outdoors earned the city House Digest’s vote for #1 Best Place to Live in Arizona.
#1 – Best City for Business in Arizona
The City of Chandler was named by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce as 2023’s Best City for Business.
Executive Committee members nominated Chandler for its business-friendly climate and processes, and for going above and beyond to advance the priorities of our business community.
#4 – Best City for Families
Chandler ranked fourth on Opendoor’s list of the top 15 family-friendly cities and towns in the country, based on criteria including academic excellence, the great outdoors, and small-town feel.
#5 – Best City for Women in Tech
Chandler is well known for being a burgeoning technology and innovation center, and in SmartAsset’s rankings of the best cities for women in tech, Chandler moved up from 14th in 2021 to 5th in 2022.
#7 – Where Black Americans Fare Best Economically
Statistics related to income, homeownership, education, and employment earned Chandler a #7 ranking on SmartAsset’s list of cities where Black Americans fare best.
#8 – Where Latinos Fare Best Economically
The median household income for Hispanics and Latinos in Chandler is $74,100 and over 7% own a business.
Statistics related to income, homeownership, education, and employment earned Chandler a #8 ranking on SmartAsset’s list of cities where Hispanics and Latinos fare best.
#9 – Best Big Cities to Live in America
Stacker dubbed Chandler “the next Silicon Valley” and recognized it as one of the country’s fastest-growing areas for innovation and technology.
The city’s incredible resorts, restaurants, and golf courses also helped earn Chandler this #9 spot.
#10 – Best Cities to Raise a Family in the West
Comparing data from 15,000 cities in the western U.S., Dwellics ranked Chandler in the top 10 best cities to raise a family! Education, climate, infrastructure, public safety, and economy were some of the ranking factors, as well as pros and cons listed by the cities’ residents.