Chandler, Arizona
Tech hub in the East Valley
Niche (2025)
#22 Best Cities to Live in America
Forbes (2024)
#11 Best Cities for Tech Jobs
WhereAtHome Score
71.5
C-out of 100
Overview
Chandler has become the technology center of the Phoenix metro, home to Intel's largest manufacturing site and numerous tech companies. The city offers a balance of suburban living with urban amenities in its revitalized downtown. Strong schools and relatively affordable housing attract tech workers and families.
Key Highlights
- Intel's largest U.S. manufacturing facility
- Growing tech and aerospace hub
- Revitalized downtown with dining and entertainment
- Top-rated Chandler Unified School District
- Access to major Phoenix metro employers
- Parks and recreation facilities
Key Metrics
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Climate
Summer High
106°F
Winter Low
45°F
Annual Rainfall
8"
Sunny Days
299
Amenities & Infrastructure
64+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
3 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
1 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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