Chandler, Chandler AZ — neighborhood review

Chandler, AZ

Chandler · Maricopa County · AZ 85225

Updated July 29, 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
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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