Chandler, AZ
Population 278,123 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA. Moving to or from Chandler? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
278,123
Cost of living (RPP)
103.316
Typical home
$524,156
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $103,691 |
| Median age | 37.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $469,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,806/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.63 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 103.316 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 93.332, goods 95.024, services 121.236. Source: BEA, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 397.284 as of March 2026. YoY +3.2%. Source: BLS.
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$524,156
ZHVI YoY
-2.0%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,862/mo
ZORI YoY
-1.0%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
Total employment (MSA)
2,289,130
Median wage (annual)
$48,600
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 314,170 | $45,080 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 205,010 | $34,400 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 204,700 | $37,700 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 199,140 | $40,870 |
| Management Occupations | 170,690 | $105,420 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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