Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Chandler

Affordability in Chandler, AZ

The median asking rent in Chandler is $1,902 per month and the median household income is $108,095 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 35% of Chandler residents rent their homes, meaning income-based and HUD-assisted units serve a meaningful share of the local housing market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Chandler Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 139 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Of the 3 HUD-assisted properties in Chandler, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Chandler

The assisted properties in Chandler score an 80 (Very Walkable), 39 (Some Transit), and 66 for biking, according to Walk Score. Note that these scores reflect conditions around the specific assisted properties, not the city as a whole.

• Walk Score: 80 - Very Walkable
• Transit Score: 39 - Some Transit
• Bike Score: 66

Schools

Chandler is served by 76 schools across 25 districts, including 42 elementary, 7 middle, 22 high, and 5 other schools, according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Chandler, AZ

The median household income in Chandler is $108,095 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,902 per month, which reflects the broader cost pressure renters face in this city.

Chandler has 198 income-restricted units across 3 HUD-assisted or LIHTC properties, offering an alternative for renters who qualify for affordable housing programs.

• Median household income: $108,095/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,902/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 35% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units available: 198 across 3 properties

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 3 affordable housing properties in Chandler have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, suggesting low flood exposure across the city's HUD-assisted inventory.