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Chandler, Arizona was planned to be a
welcoming destination for leading-edge companies, innovative
thinkers and lifestyle versatility. Chandler is home to some of
the most notable names in manufacturing, technology and business
services. An enviable quality of life is enhanced by friendly
neighborhoods, great education, and outstanding retail, dining and
entertainment experiences. Year after year, large and small
companies, along with thousands of well-educated residents, are
attracted to this vibrant community. Chandler prides itself on
having a progressive vision for success and creating platform for
possibility.
Located in the southeast portion of Metropolitan Phoenix, Chandler
is community of over 250,000 residents. The City is strategically
located and easily accessible by major freeways including US 60
Superstition Freeway, Interstate 10,the Loop 202 San Tan Freeway
and the Loop 101 Price Freeway. With Sky Harbor International
Airport just short 20 minutes away, no location is out of reach.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport offers an alternative for cargo and
limited passenger service. Corporate aircraft owners also enjoy
the convenience of Chandler Municipal Airport. Additionally, Los
Angeles, San Diego, Salt Lake City, El Paso, Albuquerque and Las
Vegas are among a number of cities within As the southernmost city
in Maricopa County, Chandler is positioned to be the center of a
new mega-region, called the" Sun Corridor".
Although Chandler has seen extraordinary growth over the last 25
years, the city has-been planned for the future to provide balance
by focusing on the creation of distinct employment corridors,
investing in top notch infrastructure and building quality
neighborhoods.
demographics, education and
income levels
| Population |
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| May 1, 2009 Population: |
251,965 |
| 2012 Projected Population |
282,964 |
| May 1, 2009 Housing
Units: |
94,548 |
| 2012 Projected Housing Units: |
102, 286 |
| Average Household Income: |
$82,842 |
| Median Home Price: |
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| New Home: |
$350,180 |
| Resale Home: |
$300,000 |
| Median Age |
32.98 |
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| Population by Race |
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| White Non-Hispanic |
68.6% |
| Hispanic |
21.0% |
| Other race |
10.8% |
| Black |
3.5% |
| Two or more races
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3.0% |
| American Indian |
1.8% |
| Chinese |
1.1% |
| Asian Indian |
0.9% |
| Filipino |
0.7% |
| Vietnamese |
0.5% |
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| Population 25 years
and over |
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| High school or higher: |
87.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or
higher: |
32.5% |
| Graduate or professional
degree: |
10.5% |
| Unemployed: |
3.4% |
| Mean travel time to work: |
25.1 minutes |
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| Population 15 years
and over |
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| Never married:
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25.5% |
| Now married: |
59.0% |
| Separated: |
1.6% |
| Widowed: |
3.6% |
| Divorced: |
10.3% |
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| Estimated median
household income in 2007 |
| 2008 cost of living
index in Chandler: 95.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100) |
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