Chandler

by The Linguist

Chandler, Arizona

Chandler is a city located in Maricopa County in the state of Arizona. As of 2021, the population of Chandler was estimated to be 272,677 according to the Wikipedia page on Chandler. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States.

History

Chandler was founded by Dr. A.J. Chandler in 1912. He had purchased 80 acres of land that would later become the townsite of Chandler. At the time, the main industry in the area was agriculture. Cotton, hay, and grain were the main crops grown in the early days. Over time, Chandler evolved into more of a suburban city as industries like technology moved in and the population grew rapidly.

To learn more about the history of Chandler, visit the City of Chandler’s history page or the Chandler Public Library at 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ 85225, (480) 782-2800.

Population

As mentioned previously, the 2021 population of Chandler was estimated at 272,677. This makes it the 5th largest city in Arizona after Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, and Glendale. The population has exploded in recent decades. Back in 1980, the population was just 30,165 showing massive growth.

Chandler continues to grow rapidly. It is projected that the population could exceed 300,000 by 2025. The city has a large employment base in tech companies like Intel, Orbital ATK, Microchip Technology, and Rogers Corporation. It also benefits from being a suburb of Phoenix. Many commuters live in Chandler and work in Phoenix.

Economy

In addition to the aforementioned tech companies, other major employers in Chandler include Chandler Regional Medical Center, Chandler Unified School District, Wells Fargo, GoDaddy, Bank of America, Paypal, Toyota Financial Services, Rogers Corporation, Microchip Technology, eBay, and Orbital ATK.

For more information on the economy and economic development in Chandler, visit the City of Chandler’s economic development page.

Attractions

Some of the top attractions and things to do in Chandler include:

  • Chandler Museum – Located at 300 S Chandler Village Dr, Chandler, AZ 85226, (480) 782-2717
  • Tumbleweed Park – Located at 2250 S McQueen Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286
  • Veterans Oasis Park – Located at 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249
  • Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center – Located at 5901 S Hillcrest Dr, Chandler, AZ 85249
  • Rawhide Western Town & Event Center – Located at 5700 W North Loop Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226, (480) 502-5600
  • Schnepf Farms – Located at 24810 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, (480) 987-3100

For more on things to do, places to stay, restaurants and more, visit the Greater Phoenix Tourism Website.

Sports Teams

Chandler is home to a few professional and semi-professional sports teams including:

  • Arizona Rattlers – Indoor football team playing at Footprint Center in Phoenix – Website
  • Phoenix Rising FC – Professional soccer team playing at Wild Horse Pass Stadium – Website
  • Arizona Coyotes – NHL hockey team playing home games in Glendale currently – Website

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Chandler consists of local bus service provided by Valley Metro. There are multiple bus routes running through the city providing access to destinations in Chandler as well as connecting service to Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, and other Valley cities.

Valley Metro Bus Service – Website

Major Landmarks

  • Chandler Fashion Center – 3111 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226 (33.307438, -111.938538)
  • Chandler Center for the Arts – 250 N Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225 (33.306215, -111.841465)
  • Schnepf Farms – 24810 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 (33.162603, -111.744766)

County Information

Chandler is located in Maricopa County. The county seat is Phoenix and the website is MaricopaCounty.gov. The main county administrative office address is:

Maricopa County
301 W Jefferson St #10
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 506-3011

School Districts

Most students in Chandler attend schools in the Chandler Unified School District or the Kyrene School District. Here are links to their websites:

Local Resources

Here are some additional local resources and websites for Chandler: