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The City of Chandler, Arizona was founded in 1912 and incorporated in 1920. Since its early beginnings, Chandler is a vibrant, diverse community.
The City of Chandler, Arizona is one of the fastest growing cities in the country featuring beautiful Arizona resorts; it's no wonder why its one of the great Arizona vacation spots. The City of Chandler boasts world-class golf facilities, Arizona resorts, fabulous restaurants of every cuisine, premier shopping and tons of fun activities. Plus we are graced with near perfect weather - more than 330 sunny days a year, and an average temperature of 85 degrees making the City of Chandler, AZ a great place to visit.
Just 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, we invite you to visit the City of Chandler, AZ and see why we are one of the best Arizona vacation spots!
Dr. Alexander J. Chandler arrived in the Valley in 1887 and pictured a cutting-edge city where Chandler now sits today. He saw land that held great potential and a surrounding desert that held unimaginable beauty. Utilizing the existing canal system of the Native Americans as a blueprint, Mr. Chandler created one of the most advanced irrigation systems in the country, converting the dry desert into farmable land. Water came from both the Salt River and an untapped resource, ground water, which brought new life to the desert. On May 17, 1912, the Town of Chandler was founded.
Today Chandler, Arizona is still on the cutting edge. Chandler's vision of creating a diverse city with a high quality of life has been realized. Chandler has become one of the leaders in the computer technology field.
Chandler is a city of continuous growth and evolution. One man's dream has become one city's vision, as Chandler enters the 21st century continually looking toward the horizon.
Below is a brief community profile:
- Economic Change - From agricultural town toward a high-tech industrial city
- Growing Population - 9,531 in 1960 to 243,206 in June 2006
- Average Household Income - $71,456 in 2004
- Incorporated Area - 63.313 square miles
- Centerline Street Miles - 775
- Developed Parks - 51
- Diverse Community (Source: 2000 Census) - For greater detail, refer to the "Additional Links."
- 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
One Incredible Opportunity ... amazing demographics, education & income levels, housing costs and more!
From its founding, Chandler has been a community built on tradition and community. But look closer. Not only is Chandler one of the fastest growing communities in the southwestern United States, it is also one of the most promising, thanks to a young, well-educated affluent, population.
As the High Tech Oasis of the Silicon Desert, Chandler boasts a strong, high tech employment base which attracts and retains high quality employees, many of whom make our community their home.
The City of Chandler also was recently named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth.
| Chandler at a Glance |
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| June 1, 2006 Population: |
243,206 |
| 2010 Projected Population: |
274,978 |
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| June 1, 2006 Housing Units: |
90,064 |
| 2010 Projected Housing Units: |
102, 286 |
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| Median Home Price: |
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| New Home: |
$330,810 |
| Resale Home: |
$288,900 |
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| Median Age: |
31.1 |
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| Average Household Income: |
$72,642 |
Source: City of Chandler Long Range Planning Division; Sites USA AGS 2005 Estimates
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| Date |
Population |
Housing Units |
| July 1, 2005 |
236,601 |
87,904 |
| July 1, 2006 |
247,807 |
91,879 |
| July 1, 20071 |
257,492 |
95,426 |
| July 1, 2008 |
263,995 |
97,962 |
| July 1, 2009 |
269,659 |
100,212 |
| July 1, 20102 |
274,978 |
102,286 |
| July 1, 2015 |
282,680 |
105,376 |
| July 1, 2020 |
285,048 |
106,229 |
| July 1, 20253 |
286,293 |
106,668 |
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CURRENT POPULATION ESTIMATE:
Population estimates are prepared after the first day of each month. The estimates are soundly based on assumptions from the latest census, Census 2000, and calculated utilizing the housing unit method. In order to continue our efforts to be as accurate as possible, and in accordance with our professional practice to base our calculations on the latest census population count, the assumptions that we utilize to calculate our population (i.e. number of people per housing unit) will be modified upon receiving final results from the 2005 Census Survey. Thus, please note that our population estimates are likely to change pending the final results from the September 1, 2005 Census Survey, which we expect to receive on July 1, 2006.
As of June 1, 2006:
The estimated population in the City of Chandler is: 243,206
The estimated number of housing units is: 90,226
Click on the link below to view, download and print more detailed information:
POPULATION HISTORY AND PROJECTIONS:
Since the early 90s, the City of Chandler has experienced exponential growth and has been among the fastest growing municipalities in the country. In 1997, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Chandler as the 2nd fastest growing city in the U.S. between 1990 - 1996 among cities with a population over 100,0001. Census 2000 counted 176,581 residents in Chandler, representing a 96.8% increase from the City's 1990 population of 89,862. In 20032 and again in 20043 , the U.S. Census Bureau listed Chandler as the 4th fastest growing city in the country between 2000 - 2003 among cities with populations of 100,000 or more, confirming that Chandler remained among the fastest growing municipalities in the country.
Chandler's rapid population growth, however, is not projected to last long. As the dashed line in the graph above illustrates, population growth is projected to slow down significantly and begin to level off by 2010. On June 30, 2005, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that the City of Chandler was the 7th fastest growing city among cities with populations over 100,0004. The city's gradually declining rank among the nation's fastest growing cities is due to the rapidly disappearing land that is planned for residential development. The city will never reach build-out, per se. It is expected that the City will continue to see redevelopment, conversions, adaptive reuses, infill, etc. However, the City projects to reach 90% of build-out population by 2007 and 95% of build-out population by 2010. As of June 1, 2005, the City is estimated to be 82% of the build-out population.
To view, download and print historical records of the City's monthly population estimates and Census numbers click on the following link:
REFERENCES:
1. United States Department of Commerce News. "Henderson, Nev. Is Nation's Fastest Growing Large City, Census Bureau Says". Economics and Statistics Administration, Bureau of the Census. November 18, 1997. Obtained report from website address: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/cb97-185.html
2. United States Department of Commerce News. "Large Suburban Cities in West Are Fastest-Growing Census Bureau Reports". Economics and Statistics Administration, Bureau of the Census. July 10, 2003. Obtained report from website address: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2003/cb03-106.html
3. U.S. Census Bureau News. "Arizona, Nevada and California Cities Show Fastest Growth, Census Bureau Says". U.S. Department of Commerce News. June 24, 2004. Obtained report from website address: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/001856.html
4. U.S. Census Bureau News. "Port St. Lucie, Fla., is Fastest-Growing City, Census Bureau Says". U.S. Department of Commerce. June 30, 2005. Obtained report from website address: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/005268.html
POPULATION PROJECTIONS:
Last updated on April 26, 2005
Foot Notes:
1. Population is projected to reach 90% of residential build-out in August 2007.
2. Population is projected to reach 95% of residential build-out in January 2010.
3. The population projection for build-out is never final, as it will be affected by any change in annexation policy, density policy, redevelopment policy, and in/out-migration among other variables. This projections will be constantly reviewed and updated and therefore should never be considered final or static.
General Notes:
A. This data is subject to periodic updates by the City of Chandler Long Range Planning Division. Any user to whom this data is issued shall receive subsequent updates, at which time the previous data should be discarded.
B. Population projections are based on land availability, known development information, and development policies that are currently in place to guide future development. These projections are calculated utilizing the Housing Unit Method. For more information regarding population projections contact David at 480-782-3059.
Click on the following link to download the population projections above:
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