Chandler takes pride in being a community of innovation and place for business success. This includes being a hub for the global semiconductor industry with Intel’s most advanced fabs, Microchip’s headquarters, and a diverse cluster of suppliers. The city is also home to Insight Enterprise’s headquarters and major operations for Northrop Grumman, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and other corporate leaders. The city offers robust infrastructure, low business taxes, a highly educated workforce, and is backed by AAA bond ratings.
Global Tech Anchors
Chandler’s growth is rooted in innovation, anchored by Intel’s nearly 50-year presence and its expanded Ocotillo Campus. Other tech leaders include Applied Materials, Advantest, Texas Instruments, ARM, ASML, and EMD Electronics.
Industries We’re Built For
Chandler’s economic development strategy builds on existing clusters while attracting emerging sectors like aviation & aerospace, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, corporate headquarters, and software development.
Tech-Ready Workforce
Approximately 25% of Chandler’s workforce is employed in high-tech industries, far outpacing the national average. The city partners on education to build a strong tech talent pipeline.
Source: MAG Employer Database 2025 / Bureau of Labor Statistics
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By the Numbers
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Home to Chandler Unified School District, the #1 ranked school district in Arizona, along with top-ranked public charter school options.
Source: Niche.com
50%
50% of Chandler residents 25 years and older hold a bachelor’s or advanced degree.
Source: CoStar, 9/1/2026
50+
50 Fortune 1000 companies have offices in Chandler, employing more than 35,000 people — about 30% of all jobs in the city.
Source: AZ OEO Population Estimates
Shopping, Dining & Community
Chandler blends boutique shopping districts and a regional mall with a full calendar of community events. The community is also home to international dining favorites like Seafood City, Daiso, and Lee Lee International Supermarkets and Patel Brothers. Golf courses, aquatic centers and miles of biking and running trails round out a lifestyle that’s helped Chandler earn recognition as one of the nation’s best cities for first-time homebuyers.
Local Innovation
In collaboration with Arizona State University, the Chandler Endeavor Venture Innovation Incubator offers startups access to free programming, mentors, office space and a prototyping lab. Find more resources here.