Welcome to Chandler, AZThe thriving community of Chandler solely exists because of its founder A.J. Chandler. In the late 1800’s, Chandler was a well known veterinary surgeon in this Arizona Territory and decided to take all of his profits and invest in what was known as the Chandler Ranch. Then, in 1911, he divided the land and sold them as agriculture plots.
A brilliant marketer, Chandler catered to celebrities by building the San Marcos Hotel, a lavish golf course resort that attracted the likes of Fred Astaire, Al Capone, Gloria Swanson and Errol Flynn.
The combined agriculture and tourism helped turn Chandler into the city it is today. Although the agriculture days of Chandler are long gone, the land is now occupied by major employers including, Intel Corp, Motorola, and Microchip, allowing the local economy to continue to prosper.
Many who move to Chandler credit affordable housing and a small-town appeal as its greatest assets. The town is home to Chandler Fashion Square, Chandler Center for the Arts, and is also host to the annual Ostrich Festival, one of the largest festivals west of the Mississippi. | More Local Area InformationChandler, Arizona is a prosperous area built by tourism and agriculture. Formerly a peaceful farm town, this area is now one of the fastest growin... Read moreGilbert, Arizona is one of the fastest growing communities in the country. Several upscale, family oriented neighborhoods, as well as gate... Read moreGilbert is one of the few communities in Arizona that is able to promote a high-tech industry with future plans for growth, while still preservin... Read moreSouth of Phoenix lies the area known as the Ahwatukee Foothills. The Indian word, Ahwatukee, means “house of my dreams” or “magic place of m... Read moreTempe is situated directly in the middle of Maricopa County, an ideal location which is neighbored by Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, and Phoenix. Ther... Read moreTempe, Arizona is located in central Maricopa County neighboring the cities of Scottsdale to the north, Mesa to the east, Chandler to the south, an... Read moreFounded over 120 years ago by Mormon Missionaries, Mesa continues to grow and attract new residents to this day. Mesa is the third largest city i... Read moreMesa means tabletop in Spanish, and sits on flat terrain along the Salt River. This growing city has a population of over 440,000, and is known fo... Read morePhoenix has several award-winning parks and cultural facilities for its residents to enjoy. The city has more than 100 urban parks, 29 publi... Read moreThe town of Queen Creek is located in the southeast corner of Maricopa County, about 40 minutes away from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport... Read moreQueen Creek, Arizona is located in the southeast corner of Maricopa County. This city has an amazing climate with almost 330 days of sunshine ... Read moreParadise Valley, Arizona is positioned north of Camelback Mountain and is almost entirely residential. Often considered to be an extension o... Read moreParadise Valley is actually comprised of two areas. The first is tucked away against the sides of the Sonoran Desert Hills, comprised of high-en... Read moreScottsdale, a highly sought after resort destination, was founded in 1888 and has since sprouted into a cosmopolitan community of youn... Read moreScottsdale is situated in central Arizona, just east of Phoenix, sandwiched between Carefree and Tempe. The city is known for its many ar... Read moreScottsdale, Arizona has more than 240,000 year-round residents, and a booming tourism industry that includes many seasonal residents that flock t... Read moreAlthough Apache Junction is not located far from a big city, the community attracts many retirees, families, and outdoor admirers who are looking fo... Read moreAlso known as “One of the Fifty Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family”, Fountain Hills is a wonderful town right outside the Phoenix Metropolita... Read moreFountain Hills, Arizona is an upscale community with lots of personality. The quality of life here is wonderful and the city's natural beauty i... Read moreAs one of the newest additions to Arizona’s official cities, Maricopa became Arizona’s 88th incorporated city in 2003. The City of Maricopa i... Read more |
