Chandler is a small town of 2,886 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $48,168
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chandler stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Chandler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chandler city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.0
Chandler's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chandler costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chandler, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$117,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$744
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,168
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Chandler's violent crime rate is 441.3 per 100,000 residents
— 16% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
441.3 /100k
Property Crime
1663.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chandler is served primarily by CHANDLER.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chandler, OK
National Avg
School District
CHANDLER
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chandler sees average highs of 52.2°F in January
and 94.6°F in July,
with 36.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.2 inches of snow per year.
Chandler's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chandler roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $117,600 and median rent is $744/month.
Chandler's violent crime rate is 441.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1663.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chandler are operated by CHANDLER.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chandler, OK has a population of 2,886, a median household income of $48,168, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Chandler averages 52.2°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.0 inches
with about 2.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chandler, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74834.
The population of Chandler, Oklahoma is 2,886 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chandler: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $117,600, median household income $48,168, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chandler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
