How long is the commute from Chandler, AZ?
Workers who live in Chandler, AZ take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
25.3% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Chandler get to work
| Means of transportation | Chandler | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.1% (±1.0 points) | 64.8% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±0.7 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.3 points) | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.3% (±1.0 points) | 20.8% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Chandler, the average commute is lower than in Maricopa County (26.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chandler, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Maricopa County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Maricopa County, Chandler ranks 23 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 109 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chandler
| Vehicles available | Chandler | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±0.5 points) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% (±1.3 points) | 34.7% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% (±1.4 points) | 38.2% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.5% (±0.9 points) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Chandler, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Maricopa County (5.1%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Chandler
| Chandler | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.3% (±1.0 points) | 20.8% (±0.3 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±0.3 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±0.5 points) | 93.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Chandler, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Maricopa County (93.1%).
It is also higher than in Arizona (91.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chandler
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler | — | 23.9 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| Sun Lakes | 4.8 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Gilbert | 6.6 mi | 25.9 minutes (±0.6) | Higher |
| Tempe | 8.6 mi | 20.9 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Guadalupe | 8.6 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Mesa | 11 mi | 24.7 minutes (±0.6) | Higher |
| Casa Blanca | 12 mi | 23.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Queen Creek | 14 mi | 31.1 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Sacaton | 15 mi | 30.5 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tempe, AZ (20.9 minutes), Guadalupe, AZ (18.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gilbert, AZ (25.9 minutes), Mesa, AZ (24.7 minutes), Queen Creek, AZ (31.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Maricopa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Anthem | 26.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 18 (tie) | Gilbert | 25.9 minutes (±0.6) |
| 18 (tie) | Litchfield Park | 25.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 20 | Phoenix | 25.6 minutes (±0.2) |
| 21 | Mesa | 24.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 22 | Sun City | 24.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 23 | Chandler | 23.9 minutes (±0.5) |
| 24 | Wickenburg | 23.3 minutes (±6.1) |
| 25 | Tolleson | 21.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 26 | Sun City West | 21.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 | Scottsdale | 21.6 minutes (±0.6) |
| 28 | Gila Bend | 21.0 minutes (±7.6) |
| 29 | Tempe | 20.9 minutes (±0.6) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Maricopa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Chandler
How long is the average commute in Chandler?
Workers who live in Chandler, AZ take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chandler without a car?
3.3% of households in Chandler have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chandler?
25.3% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Chandler worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chandler city, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chandler city, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chandler city, Arizona
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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