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Chandler, AZ
Chandler · Maricopa County · AZ 85225
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$430K
Median Price
61/100
Walk Score
9/10
Schools
33 min
to Downtown Phoenix
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
ASchools
90/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B-Commute
70/100
CWalkability
61/100
WYLT Score68/100
Our Take
Chandler 85225 offers decent schools, a reasonable home price, and a short drive to downtown Phoenix, but it’s not a walk‑friendly, nightlife‑rich community. The suburban feel and low flood risk are positives, yet the lack of public transit and higher cost of living relative to income are important caveats.
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The Good
- ✓Strong public schools (average rating 7.4),
- ✓Median home price ($343k) is modest for the area,
- ✓Short commute to downtown Phoenix (33 minutes),
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
Real Talk
- !Walk score of 0 means you’ll need a car for most errands,
- !Cost of living edges up against median income – budgeting is key,
- !Internet speeds can drop during peak hours, potentially hurting remote work,
- !Limited nightlife and cultural options may feel stale for some
- $Annual property tax ~ $1,700
- $Monthly utilities ~$200
- $Internet service $80
- $Homeowners insurance ~$300
Best For
Families seeking good schoolsCommuters to PhoenixTech workers needing reliable internetRetirees looking for a quiet suburban environment
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Chandler, AZ
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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