Chandler, Az Real Estate

The City of Chandler, Arizona was founded in 1912 and incorporated in 1920.

Since its early beginnings, Chandler is a vibrant, diverse community. Below is a brief community profile:

• Economic Change – From agricultural town toward a high-tech industrial city
• Growing Population – 9,531 in 1960 to 238,604 in January 2012
• Housing Units - 95,397 in January 2012
• Average Household Income – $71,456 in 2004
• Incorporated Area - 70 square miles
• Centerline Street Miles – 781
• Developed Parks – 53
• Diverse Community (Source: 2000 Census)
  • - White (77.4%)
  • - Hispanic or Latino (21%)
  • - Asian or Pacific Island (4.3%)
  • - African American (3.5%)
  • - Native American (1.3%)

The City operates under the Council-Manager form of government in which policy-making and administration are two separate entities. The following takes place under this form of government:

• Only elected officials can set policy
• City Councilmembers select and supervise a professional City Manager
• The City Manager serves as the chief executive whose main responsibilities include appointing department heads and overseeing the day-to-day operations of City government 

 From its founding, Chandler has been a community built on innovation and community. With the addition of nearly 100,000 young, educated and affluent citizens in the last 10 years, Chandler is an exciting place to live and work.

Chandler boasts a strong, high tech employment base that attracts and retains high quality employees, many of whom make our community their home. 

• Jan. 1, 2012 Population: 238,604
• 2012 Projected Population: 238,840
• Jan. 1, 2012 Housing Units: 95,397
• 2012 Projected Housing Units: 95,520
• Average Household Income: $83,296
• Median Home Price:
  • New Home: $267,550
  • Resale Home: $188,575
• Median Age: 31.7

Source: City of Chandler Long Range Planning Division; Sites USA 2010 Estimates