Chandler Chamber of Commerce
Chandler Chamber
Community Profile
Community Profile
Economic and workforce data for Chandler, Arizona. Sources: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity · U.S. Census Bureau · BLS.
Find Your Talent Here292,6212026 PopulationApril 2026 estimate
$108KMedian Household IncomeU.S. Census ACS 2024
50+Fortune 1000 LocationsWith offices in Chandler · 2025
#1Best Place to Live in AZRanking Arizona 2025 · 3rd consecutive year
At a Glance
Chandler by the Numbers
Key economic and workforce indicators reflecting Chandler's position as one of Arizona's most prosperous and fastest-growing cities.
292,621
City Population
As of April 1, 2026 · City of Chandler
5th largest city in AZ$108,095
Median Household Income
2024 · U.S. Census ACS · ▲ 4.2% YoY
132% of U.S. median$138,541
Average Household Income
2024 · U.S. Census ACS
▲ +3.3% year-over-year4.6%
AZ Unemployment Rate
Seasonally adjusted · AZ OEO, Feb. 2026
Labor force ▲ +14K YoY44.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Adults 25+ · ACS 2024
▲ Above AZ avg (34.7%)$558K
Median Home Sale Price
February 2026 · Redfin · ▲ 3.3% YoY
Strong property market12M sq ft
Commercial Office Space
City of Chandler Economic Development
Corporate campuses to suites24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
Below U.S. avg of 26.6 min · Census ACS
Shorter than metro average152K+
Employed Residents
Growing 0.8% annually · DataUSA / Census ACS 2023
▲ 2K+ added 2022–202350+
Fortune 1000 Office Locations
35,000+ Fortune 1000 employees in Chandler · ~30% of citywide employment
City of Chandler, 2025 Major Employers
Chandler's Top 10 Employers
Chandler's largest employers span semiconductors, finance, aerospace, healthcare, education, and government — a diversified economic anchor that drives sustained job and wage growth.
01
Intel Corporation
Semiconductor / Technology
02
Chandler Unified School District
Public Education
03
Chandler Fashion Center
Retail / Entertainment
04
Wells Fargo Bank
Financial Services
05
Bank of America
Financial Services
06
Gila River Resorts & Casinos
Gaming & Hospitality
07
Northrop Grumman
Aerospace & Defense
08
CommonSpirit / Dignity Health — Chandler Regional Medical Center
Healthcare & Hospital
09
City of Chandler
Municipal Government
10
Microchip Technology
Semiconductor / Microcontrollers
50+
Fortune 1000 Companies
35K+
Fortune 1000 Employees
~30%
Of Citywide Employment
More than 50 Fortune 1000 companies have office locations in Chandler. Two are actually headquartered here: Insight Enterprises (Fortune 500) and Microchip Technology (Fortune 500) — both founded in Arizona.
Workforce Intelligence
Labor Force Profile
Chandler's workforce is defined by high educational attainment, technology specialization, and above-average wages driven by its semiconductor and financial services sectors.
Top Employment Sectors — Chandler Residents
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler MSA — Occupational Mix
Manufacturing
20,085
13.2% of employed residents
Healthcare & Social Assist.
18,946
12.5% of employed residents
Retail Trade
16,302
10.7% of employed residents
Professional Services
~14,500
~9.5% of employed residents
Finance & Insurance
~12,800
~8.4% of employed residents
Education Services
~11,200
~7.3% of employed residents
Median Earnings by Industry — Male Chandler Residents
Median Earnings by Industry — Female Chandler Residents
Average Hourly Wage by Occupation — Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler MSA
Educational Attainment — Chandler Adults (25+)
Education vs. Statewide Comparison
93.1%
HS Diploma or Higher
vs 89.7% statewide average
▲ Above AZ & US averages44.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
vs 34.7% statewide · ACS 2024
+10 pts above AZ avgUA Chandler
University of Arizona Campus
85 full-time students; business, law, STEM & Mining Engineering
400+ on-site events in 2025CUSD + UA
K–12 & University Pipeline
STEM curriculum aligned to Intel & Microchip Technology workforce needs
STEM pipeline growingPopulation by Race / Ethnicity
Age Distribution
37.5 yrs
Median Age
Younger, productive workforce base
50.4%
Male Population
Near-perfect gender balance · 49.6% female
15.4%
Foreign-Born Population
Diverse, globally connected workforce
Above AZ avg (13.4%)65.6%
Owner-Occupied Housing
Stable residential base · above national avg (65%)
Arizona Unemployment Trend
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler MSA — Job Growth (YoY %)
Economic Indicators
Regional Economy Overview
Chandler sits at the center of the high-growth Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler MSA. Arizona's real GDP outpaced the national economy in 2025 at +2.0% annual growth.
Chandler vs. Arizona vs. U.S. — Key Metrics
| Metric | 📍 Chandler | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $108,095 ▲ Best | $81,486 | $81,604 |
| Average Household Income | $138,541 ▲ Best | ~$104,000 | ~$112,000 |
| Bachelor's Degree+ (25+) | 44.7% ▲ Best | 34.7% | 36.9% |
| Unemployment Rate (Feb 2026) | ~3.5% est. ▲ Lower | 4.6% | 4.4% |
| Median Home Sale Price | $558,000 ▲ High equity | ~$426,000 | ~$360,600 |
| Mean Commute Time | 24.2 min ▲ Shorter | 26.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Per Capita Income | $65,578 ▲ Best | $43,676 | $45,256 |
| AZ GDP Growth (2025) | +2.0% annual · 4× the 0.5% national Q4 SAAR ▲ Outpacing US | +0.5% (Q4 SAAR) | |
Economic Outlook
Growth & Innovation Pipeline
Chandler continues attracting major corporate investment across semiconductors, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing — positioning it for sustained long-term growth through 2034.
Applied Materials — $200M
New advanced semiconductor equipment manufacturing facility in Chandler, creating up to 200 manufacturing, R&D and services jobs over five years.
Intel × UMC Collaboration
Chandler's Ocotillo Fab partnering with UMC on 12nm US-based foundry services, strengthening domestic semiconductor supply chain resilience.
Chandler Innovation Park
Three-building, 327,776 sq ft industrial park on a 21-acre site in the Airpark Area — Chandler's fastest-growing employment corridor.
Dignity Health — 100K Sq Ft
New state-of-the-art ambulatory care center opening Fall 2026, alongside a newly opened Endoscopy Center — expanding East Valley healthcare capacity.
Toyota Financial Services
TFS doubled its Chandler footprint, now occupying an entire 120,000 sq ft building at 1650 S. Price Road to support long-term operational growth.
AZ Job Growth to 2034
AZ OEO projects +454,167 jobs statewide by 2034 — growing 1.2% annually, four times the national 0.3% rate. Healthcare leads with +113,466 jobs.
Recognition & Rankings
Chandler, Recognized Nationally
Independent research organizations and national publications consistently place Chandler among America's top cities.
#1
Best Place to Live, Work & Play in Arizona — 3rd Consecutive Year
Ranking Arizona 2025 · AZ Big Media public vote
#1
Best Place in Arizona to Live for Families
Fortune Magazine · economic growth, job market, affordability & amenities
#3
Best Mid-Sized City for Economic Growth (250K–500K population)
CoworkingCafe · GDP, employment, population growth & trade activity
#7
Best Place to Find a Job in the United States
WalletHub 2025 · 180+ U.S. cities assessed
#14
Best City for First-Time Homebuyers
WalletHub · 300 cities across 22 key indicators of market attractiveness & affordability
#5
Largest City in Arizona
U.S. Census Bureau · 292,621 residents as of April 1, 2026
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