55 + Senior Apartments near Chandler, AZ

Cost of Living

The neighborhood in which a facility is located might have a huge effect on the cost of care. The overall cost of living can be a major factor in selecting which facility is best for your loved one. Monthly, the median cost for rent in Chandler is about $1,373 and the median price for a house for Chandler is about $267,600. The rent burden for Chandler is around 17.2% of the average monthly income.

Demographics and Values

In terms of education, 16.2% have a graduate degree, 17.6% have a high-school diploma, and 42.2% have a college degree. Racially, the population of Chandler is 0.2% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 9.6% Asian, 76.5% white, 4.2% mixed race, 1.5% Native American, 21.8% Hispanic, 5.2% black, and 2.8% other or not specified. In Chandler, 7.2% of the citizens are veterans of the United States military. Based on gender, 49.6% are male and 50.4% are female. The median age of Chandler is 35 years old. Out of the total population of Chandler, 3.8% are widowed, 8.1% do not have health insurance, 71.9% participate in the labor force, and 8.3% have some form of disability. Chandler has a population density of 1,505 people per square mile. The current population of Chandler consists of 253,458 people.

State Information

An overview of Arizona

There are 96 hospitals and 153 health centers that service a population of 7,296,554. Verde Valley Medical Center, Flagstaff Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic Hospital are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. In terms of resources, Arizona has a cost of living index of 97.7, a grocery index rating of 96.9, and a housing index rating of 91.7. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. Based on natural beauty, Arizona ranks 33rd in the nation. Overall, Arizona ranks 34th in quality of life and 23rd in healthcare compared to other US states.

Social demographics of the state

In terms of diversity, Arizona ranks 11th in the nation and is considered LGBTQ friendly. In the most recent presidential election, 49% of Arizona residents voted Republican and 45% voted Democrat. In Arizona, 30% of the population is over the age of 55.The median age in the state is 38. In Arizona, 34% of the population attend some form of religious service and there are 4,673 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-26%, Mainline Protestant-12%, and Historically Black Protestant-1%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Arizona there are 67 masonic lodges.

State-wide weather information

The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of July at around 4.92 inches.On average, the state receives 1.04 inches of precipitation a month. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 81°F.Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 112°F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 34°F during the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 46°F. The average high winter temperature is around 75°F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 11°F in the month of December. The average air quality index rating in Arizona is 49.9 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of April with a rating of 65.5 AQI. The average humidity across the state is 39%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of January at around 61%. While residents of Arizona mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it's important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Arizona can include earthquakes (moderate) and floods.

Wildlife to be found in Arizona

The state of Arizona has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of ponderosa pine, juniper, spruce, and jojoba.While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the rattlesnakes, the black and brown bears, the white pelican, or the a single jaguar (called el jefe) that migrated to arizona from mexico.The state animal of Arizona is the the ringtail cat.