Chandler is where family life meets career life — without any compromises. With a strong hub of tech, finance, and aerospace employers, it’s ideal for professionals who want short commutes and long weekends. But Chandler delivers on lifestyle, too, with A+ schools, more than 60 parks offering playgrounds, splash pads, and walking trails, and a historic downtown full of boutiques, wine bars, and year-round events.
You’ll find families at Veterans Oasis Park, fishing by the lake or exploring the nature trails, and at Desert Breeze Park, where the splash pad and miniature train ride are local favorites. Downtown, the dining scene has quietly evolved into one of the East Valley’s best — from the historic charm and elevated dining at The Hidden House, to boutique wine flights at Black Sheep Wine Bar & Merchant, to artisan pizza and craft beer at Craft 64. The Perch Brewery & Pub adds a fun, family-friendly twist with live music, rooftop views, and more than 50 tropical rescue birds on-site.
Chandler also offers plenty of ways to play — from teeing off at Ocotillo Golf Club to weekend pickleball matches at Tumbleweed Park. The city’s event calendar is packed year-round, from outdoor concerts and food festivals to art walks and farmers markets. It’s the kind of place where weekends are full, but never rushed.
From sleek new builds on spacious lots to established neighborhoods with mature trees and oversized backyards, Chandler offers the kind of home upgrade your family’s been waiting for. Big kitchens? Check. Room for the kids to roam? Absolutely. The perfect balance of career convenience and family comfort? You’ll find it here.
Every East Valley city has its own rhythm — from modern new builds to established communities full of personality. If you’d like help finding the Chandler area that balances your career, family life, and design style, reach out — I’d love to guide you.
278,123 people live in Chandler, where the median age is 37.4 and the average individual income is $51,746. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Chandler, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Hair America, Makeup By Diana, and Clyde’s Salon.
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| Beauty | 3.31 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.73 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Chandler has 105,867 households, with an average household size of 2.61. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Chandler do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 278,123 people call Chandler home. The population density is 4,247.69 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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