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The Heart of Arizona

Chandler, the high-tech oasis of The Silicon Desert located in the southeastern part of the Phoenix metropolitan area, is one of the fastest-growing urban centers in the nation. From its roots as an agrarian township, Chandler has flourished into a premier community known for its excellent residential and employment opportunities. Surrounded by unmatched scenic vistas in the heart of the Grand Canyon state, residents enjoy a strong, diversified economy balanced by a family-oriented way of life that offers an incredible number of recreation, sports and entertainment choices all year long.

Three major interstate highways connect the city to major metropolitan centers. The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is just 20 minutes away. Read on, and discover the many reasons why Chandler is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country.

Quality of Life

Fast Facts

Chandler is now the fifth-largest city in Arizona.
Chandler has been identified by Alliance for Youth as one of the 100 best communities for youth.
Chandler has 330 days of sunshine per year, with an average annual temperature of 85 degrees.
Two snow resorts within a 3.5-hour drive include one of the Southwest’s premier ski destinations, Sunrise Ski Resort.
San Diego, Los Angeles and the Pacific Ocean are located within a six-hour drive or a 50-minute flight.
Homebuyers enjoy a vast array of architectural choices, well-established, well-maintained neighborhoods, and diverse, master-planned communities. An award-winning set of housing guidelines has ensured buyers a diverse marketplace when it comes to purchasing a home.
Getting around the area is simple, with four- and six-lane streets developed ahead of the growth curve. Major freeways ensure commuters quick access to all parts of the Valley of the Sun.
Chandler has miles of bike lanes, with many more on the way. The City of Chandler is also developing a linear trail system that will be open to hikers, bikers and equestrian riders.
Some of the best elementary schools in the country are in Chandler. Chandler High has an 80-year track record as one of the top academic schools in Arizona; Hamilton High, built in 1998, is one of the most technologically advanced high schools in the country; Basha High is one of the district’s newest high schools.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is one of the most rapidly expanding facilities in the Maricopa Community College System. In downtown Chandler, the Western International University Campus offers training and advanced degrees in a number of areas. The largest privately-owned university, University of Phoenix, also has a Chandler campus. Arizona State University is located just 15 miles north of Chandler; and the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University are within two-hour driving distances.
Chandler’s parks and recreation system has received numerous awards for its programs, facilities, and philosophy of the importance of offering a wide variety of amenities to the community. The latest award, the Arizona Parks and Recreation Outstanding Facility Award, was received for the Hamilton Aquatic Center. Chandler’s planning includes developing one neighborhood park in each square mile of the city.
A passion for the performing arts is reflected in the 1,600-seat Chandler Center for the Arts which features performances by leading artists in ballet, opera, Broadway, comedy, dance and more.
Retail is booming in Chandler. Chandler Fashion Center has over 180 shops and restaurants, and the adjacent retail developments of Chandler Festival, Chandler Gateway, and The Boulevard Shops offer premier shopping in the Southeast Valley. Another development, Casa Paloma, features high-end shops and restaurants in a unique open-air mall setting. A downtown redevelopment plan includes a pedestrian-oriented area with restaurants and entertainment centers.
Chandler is home to Intel and Orbital, both with two major campus facilities in the community. Intel has announced plans to open another plant that will employ up to 3,000 people. Further energizing the community’s economy are Avnet, Toyota Financial Services, and Microchip.
There are more than 20 hotels with over 2,000 rooms, and construction plans are underway for more hotels to accommodate guests.
Chandler is a very safe community and was named the safest city in the state and the 74th-safest city in the country by a national research firm. Chandler is the first city in the world to boast accredited police, communications and fire departments.

Population

January 1, 2009 population 250,936

Average annualized monthly population increase 933+

Population increase since 1990 160%

Annual growth rate 4%

Area

71.5 square miles

Location

25 miles southeast of downtown Phoenix

Libraries

Chandler Public Library

22 East Delaware Avenue 480.782.2800

Hamilton Branch

3700 South Arizona Avenue 480.782.2828

Sunset Branch

4930 West Ray Road 480.782.2840

School Districts

Chandler Unified School District 480.812.7000

Higley School District 480.279.7000

Kyrene School District 480.783.4000

Mesa Unified School District 480.472.0000

Gilbert Unified School District 480.497.3300

Queen Creek School District 480.987.5935

Tempe Unified School District 480.839.0292

Utilities

Electric

Arizona Public Service (APS) 602.371.7171

Salt River Project (SRP) 602.236.8888

Gas

Southwest Gas 602.861.1999

Water / Sanitation

Utility billing / tax information 480.782.2280

City of Chandler 480.782.INFO

Telephone

Qwest 800.244.1111

Cox Communications 602.277.1000

Cable

Cox Communications 602.277.1000

Qwest 800.244.1111