Housing and Population
Over 900 new residents move to Chandler each month, a fact that has a favorable impact on residential construction.
This positive trend is also reflected in the number of building permits issued throughout the year. A 160 percent increase in Chandler's population since 1990 has set the stage for continued growth in the residential sector as well as the industrial, educational and retail sectors.
Even those with the most discriminating taste will find affordable, attractive, new and resale homes throughout the city. Types of homes include single-family homes, town homes, condominiums, apartment homes and custom-built homes.
| Total population (January 1, 2007) | 244,745 |
| Total housing units (January 1, 2007) | 91,003 |
Type of Housing | |
| Single-family detached | 72.1% |
| Single-family attached | 4.1% |
| Apartment | 16.2% |
| Group home | 0.1% |
| Condominium | 5.1% |
| Mobile home | 2.3% |
Median Home Price | |
| New home (June 1, 2006) | $330,810 |
| Resale (June 1, 2006) | $288,900 |
Area | |
| Total planning area in square miles | 71.5 |
Household Income | |
| $0-$34,999 | 21.2% |
| $35,000-$49,999 | 14.8% |
| $50,000-$74,999 | 24.7% |
| $75,000-$99,999 | 18.3% |
| $100,000-$149,999 | 15.2% |
| $150,000+ | 5.8% |
| Average | $72,642 |
Chandler residents have one of the highest median incomes of the major cities in the Phoenix metropolitan area. This community commands more than $3 billion in buying power. The high-tech employment base supports Chandler's strong economic status.
Cost of Living Comparison
The ACCRA Cost of Living Index measures relative price levels for consumer goods and services in participating areas.
| Composite | 98.7 |
| Grocery | 100.7 |
| Utilities | 92.9 |
| Transportation | 102.3 |
| Health care | 95.5 |
| Miscellaneous goods and services | 101.3 |
Source: Cost of Living Index 2004. The average for all
participating places, both metropolitan and
non-metropolitan, equals 100. The index is read as
a percentage of the average for all places.
Chandler has experienced a 160 percent increase in population since 1990. The city was recently ranked the seventh-fastest-growing city in the nation among cities over 100,000 in population.
Last year, the number of new residents moving into Chandler averaged over 900 per month.
The new residents serve Chandler's expanding economy, including its high-technology base. The economy continues to grow and is strengthened by major employers such as Intel, Motorola, Avnet, Toyota Financial Services, Orbital Sciences, and BankFirst. Chandler offers a well-educated and highly skilled workforce to these high-technology companies.
| Total jobs in Chandler | 113,203 |
| Total manufacturing | |
| employment | over 30,000 |
| Chandler manufacturing employees in | |
| high-technology fields | over 75% |
| The national average | 15% |
Population | |
| 1990 census | 89,862 |
| 1995 special census | 132,360 |
| 2006 year-end | 242,889 |
| 2010 (projection) | 274,978 |
| 2020 (projection) | 285,048 |
Young, Affluent, Well-Educated Residents | |
| January 1, 2005 population | 244,745 |
| Population increase since 1990 | 160% |
| Annual growth rate | 4% |
| Population with some college education | 75% |
| (compared to 25 percent in the county overall) | |
| Population under 55 years of age | 88% |
| Purchasing power | over $3 billion |
Age Composition | |
| 0-19 | 32.5% |
| 20-39 | 32.9% |
| 40-59 | 25.1% |
| 60 and over | 9.5% |
| Eighty-six percent of the population is under 55 years of age. | |
| Median age | |
| City of Chandler | 31.2 |
| Maricopa County | 33.0 |
Persons by Race | |
| White | 77.2% |
| African American | 3.5% |
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 4.2% |
| Native American | 1.3% |
| Other | 10.4% |
| Hispanic (part of another race) | 21% |
| Source: City of Chandler Economic Development Office | |
| Gender Composition | |
| Male | 49.6% |
| Female | 50.4% |
Active Adult Communities
Sun Lakes Resort Community
Just seven miles south of downtown Chandler, Sun Lakes Resort Community encompasses nearly 3,500 beautifully landscaped acres planned by Robson Communities. Sun Lakes offers a wide choice of housing ranging from medium to luxury models, with an amazing list of facilities and recreational opportunities available for residents to enjoy -
- Four golf courses
- 23 lighted tennis courts
- 11 swimming pools
- Indoor racquetball courts
- Stocked fishing lakes
- Well-equipped fitness centers
- Several restaurants
- Arts and crafts center
Sunbird Resort Community
Ten miles east of Sun Lakes, Sunbird Resort Community is also a Robson Community. Sunbird offers affordable home sites on 320 beautiful acres with residents enjoying a resort lifestyle. Featured amenities include -
- 18-hole golf course
- 43,000-square-foot clubhouse
- Four lighted tennis courts
- Two swimming pools
- Grand ballroom
- Fitness center
Springfield Community
Located in southeast Chandler with a spectacular view of the San Tan Mountains, Springfield Community residents enjoy a resort lifestyle. This community has many amenities -
- 18-hole golf course
- Two recreation centers
- Read-share library
- Common lounge
- Fitness center
- Arts and crafts
- Four tennis courts
- Heated sport pool, therapy spa and lap pool
- Main ballroom
Contact me for all of your relocation needs:
Matt Dunshie-Realtor
Keller Williams Integrity First Realty
480-862-2811
http://www.mattsellazhomes.com/
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