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Chandler's neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You've got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.
It seems as if there's a neighborhood for everyone in Chandler.
And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the country thanks in part to a strong economy and tons of entertainment, it's not all rainbows and sunshine in Chandler. Some neighborhoods aren't as great as others.
So the question arises, which Chandler neighborhoods are the worst, and which are the best?
Today, we'll use science and data to determine which Chandler hoods need a little tender loving care - the sore thumbs of the Chandler area if you will. Realistically, you can't expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Sunridge ranks way above the rest.
We examined 25 of Chandler's neighborhoods to find out the worst places to live. These places don't quite measure up to Chandler's reputation.
The Worst Neighborhoods In Chandler For 2021
So what's the worst neighborhood to live in Chandler for 2021? According to the most recent census data, Springfield Adult looks to be the worst neighborhood in Chandler.
Read on to see how we determined the places around Chandler that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don't blame the messenger.
Once you're done, you can look at the bottom of the story for a complete chart of every neighborhood we looked at from worst to best. Looking for places to avoid outside of the city? You can also check out the worst suburbs of Chandler.
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The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Chandler For 2021
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Population: 11
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $72,319 (worst)
Median Income: $8,723 (worst)
More on Springfield Adult: Data
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Population: 344
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $159,825 (5th worst)
Median Income: $67,866 (15th worst)
More on Trails End Estates: Data
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Population: 236
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $130,741 (2nd worst)
Median Income: $47,429 (5th worst)
More on Silk Stocking: Data
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Population: 95
Rank Last Year: 4 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $130,741 (2nd worst)
Median Income: $48,076 (6th worst)
More on Downtown Chandler Historic District: Data
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Population: 372
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $260,822 (22nd worst)
Median Income: $57,690 (10th worst)
More on New Horizons: Data
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Population: 890
Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $162,873 (6th worst)
Median Income: $32,149 (3rd worst)
More on Hoy Homes: Data
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Population: 453
Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $205,143 (16th worst)
Median Income: $76,042 (2worst)
More on Arizona Reflections: Data
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Population: 77
Rank Last Year: 8 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $139,835 (4th worst)
Median Income: $31,719 (2nd worst)
More on Sunset Park Manor: Data
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Population: 488
Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $178,733 (11th worst)
Median Income: $65,396 (12th worst)
More on Knoll East: Data
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Population: 1,104
Rank Last Year: 10 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $168,362 (8th worst)
Median Income: $65,396 (12th worst)
More on Woodglen: Data
How we determined the worst Chandler hoods in 2021
To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We threw the following criteria into this analysis in order to get the best, most complete results possible. We used this set of criteria for each neighborhood in Chandler:
- High unemployment (Less jobs)
- Low median income (Less pay)
- Low population density (No things to do)
- Low home values (No one's willing to pay to live here)
- High crime (Estimated)
Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Chandler, Arizona for each of these criteria from worst to best.
Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criteria into a "Worst Score".
The neighborhood with the lowest "Worst Score" ranks as the worst neighborhood of Chandler.
Read on below to learn more about these terrible places around Chandler to live. Or skip to the end to see the list of all 25 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.
This list is a scientific analysis based on real data and is completely unbiased. Hold on to your pants.
The 'hoods around Chandler that are really hoods
Well there you have it -- the worst of the neighborhoods in Chandler with Springfield Adult landing at the bottom of the pack.
As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Chandler aren't all bad. Sunridge takes the cake as the best place to live in Chandler.
We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.
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Where Are The Worst Neighborhoods To Live In Chandler For 2021?
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield Adult | 11 |
| 2 | Trails End Estates | 344 |
| 3 | Silk Stocking | 236 |
| 4 | Downtown Chandler Historic District | 95 |
| 5 | New Horizons | 372 |
| 6 | Hoy Homes | 890 |
| 7 | Arizona Reflections | 453 |
| 8 | Sunset Park Manor | 77 |
| 9 | Knoll East | 488 |
| 10 | Woodglen | 1,104 |
| 11 | Knoll East Unit Seven | 502 |
| 12 | Dobson Estates | 282 |
| 13 | Silverton Ranch | 221 |
| 14 | Park Manor | 525 |
| 15 | Amberwood North | 5,001 |
| 16 | Southmoore | 649 |
| 17 | Orange Tree | 501 |
| 18 | Tremaine Park | 185 |
| 19 | Shawnee Park | 639 |
| 20 | Cove At Tiburon | 65 |
| 21 | Arrowhead Meadows Ii | 551 |
| 22 | San Marcos Country | 177 |
| 23 | Chieftain Village | 173 |
| 24 | Arrowhead Meadows | 684 |
| 25 | Sunridge | 322 |
