Chandler is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona. Chandler is one of the major suburbs of Phoenix. Until recently, Chandler, Arizona was primarily agricultural. You can still drive around Chandler and see dairy farms, corn fields, cotton fields, and grazing sheep. In recent years, however, Chandler, Arizona has attracted many high-tech businesses, and has been nicknamed the "Oasis of the Silicon Desert." Chandler is the sixth largest city in Arizona.
There are more than 25 elementary schools, 6 junior high schools, and 2 high schools in the Chandler Unified School District. Chandler students consistently have test scores higher than state and national averages.
Imagine. . .the fastest growing high-technology manufacturing city in the west, an oasis of opportunity with an increasing presence and commitment from quality employers. Desert landscape, with attractive master-planned residential communities, award-winning public school, young well-educated work force and convenient access to major freeways and metropolitan amenities. Then imagine all of this in a location that is extremely cost competitive.
Chandler culture is enhanced by its museums, public and private art galleries, and its many exhibits of publicly funded works of art. Some of these artworks express aspects of Chandler's history.
Job opportunities are excellent with international companies such as Motorola, Inc. and Intel Corp. being located here, plus it is a short commute to Phoenix for even more employment opportunities.
Housing Cost
Single family housing; 3 bedrooms; 2 bath; Range $200,000 - $1,095,000 Condo; patio home; town homes; lofts 3 bedrooms; 2 bath; Range $180,000 - $2,640,000
Demographics
The 2007 census reported the estimated population of Chandler to be 246,185. The elevation is at 1,215 feet above sea level.
Chandler covers just over 47.6 square miles, and is situated about 25 miles southeast of downtown Phoenix.
Climate
Chandler, AZ climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 99.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 37.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 26 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Chandler is 16.89 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 2.35 Inches.
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