The real estate in Chandler, Arizona is perfect for you and your family. As a well-known suburb of Phoenix, Arizona with a population of about 240,000, Chandler was recently named as an All-American City which is an award bestowed by the National Civic League.
Not far from Phoenix, Chandler is an easy drive away from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and from both major highways (Loop 202, Loop 101 and Interstate 10) and a heavy rail station operated by the Union Pacific Railroad. Due to Chandler’s consistently warm weather and proximity to major cities, it has experienced exponential growth over the last twenty years and is considered one of the fastest growing municipalities in the country. The city also boasts world-class golf facilities, resorts, restaurants of every cuisine, premier shopping, and tons of fun and exciting outdoor activities.
With more than 330 sunny days per year and an average of temperature of 85 degrees in Chandler, outdoor activities are never out of reach. Some great outdoor activities include the Apache Trail and Superstition Mountains, the 6.5 mile Paseo bike trail, the Koli Equestrian center, and the annual Chuck Wagon Cook-Off. Chandler is also home to the very first resort in Arizona named the Crown Plaza San Marcos, which offers a full complement of amenities. Their motto is “Where summer spends the winter”, and over the years, dignitaries, movie stars, and socialites have come to relax and kick back in luxury. You’ll also find more fun in the sun with Chandler’s special events that take place year round. The annual Ostrich Festival, the Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony for the holidays, and the Chandler Indian Market are just a few events put on by the city. Just outside the city, you can take part in local NASCAR events, the Arizona Cardinals football games, Arizona State University’s plethora of sporting events, the Cactus League Spring Training, and much more.
Chandler not only boasts great events and activities, but also boasts their fantastic school system which has received an average Great Schools City Rating of 8 out of 10 making their schools top-class. Chandler is also only about 12 miles from Arizona State University located in Tempe and only about 100 miles from the University of Arizona located in Tucson, making getting to institutions of higher education, simple.
Beyond schools, Chandler’s local economy boasts an unemployment rate lower than both the Arizona and U.S. average and also possesses a 50% higher median income than the rest of Arizona. These fantastic economic markers are made possible due to the fact that Chandler is home to many large and profitable employers and businesses including: computer chip manufacturer, Intel, which operates many locations including its first “environmentally sustainable” factory, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Ebay, Paypal, Verizon Wireless, Microchip Technology, Freescale Semiconductor, and a litany of Public Sector jobs. Along with those top employers, CyrusOne, an internet hosting company, will be building a 1 million square foot data center in Chandler’s Price Corridor adding hundreds if not thousands of jobs to the local economy. All in all, these companies are employing over 30,000 individuals within the city.
These many features are what make Chandler, Arizona incredibly special and a perfect place for you and your family. Between the overabundance of outdoor activities, shopping, sporting events, and beautiful weather, you and your family will never be bored. And with a fantastic school district, proximity to universities, and an explosion of career opportunities, you can rest assured that you will not only love the city you live in, you will prosper in it.
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