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Is South Chandler Safe for Families?

A sought-after Chandler suburb with top-rated schools, master-planned communities, and family safety scores well above Phoenix metro average.

A−
Grade
82/100 overall
80
Crime Index
A−
84
School Quality
A−
76
Walk to School
B+
About South Chandler

Neighborhood Overview

A sought-after Chandler suburb with top-rated schools, master-planned communities, and family safety scores well above Phoenix metro average.

Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), NIBRS incident data, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and State Department of Transportation crash records, South Chandler earns an overall family safety grade of A− (82/100) for the most recent available period (2023–2026).

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in South Chandler?
South Chandler scores 80/100 on the Find A Safe Place Crime Index — a score of A− relative to Chandler area averages. Scores above 70 indicate crime rates below the local average. Data sourced from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and NIBRS records for the most recent 36-month period.
Is South Chandler safe for kids walking to school?
South Chandler earns a Walk-to-School score of 76/100 (B+). This score evaluates pedestrian infrastructure, DOT intersection crash records, traffic speed data, and sidewalk continuity along school routes. Scores above 75 indicate routes are generally safe with no major flagged intersections.
How do South Chandler schools rank for quality and safety?
South Chandler earns a School Quality score of 84/100 (A−) based on NCES data, state report card metrics, teacher turnover rates, and proximity to neighborhood amenities. This places South Chandler above the statewide average for AZ.

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