Self Storage – Chandler 2 - Arizona Ave.

People Adore Chandler for the Amiable Atmosphere and Booming Industry

Chandler is the fourth-largest city in Arizona and its population reliably grows every year. Chandler is a great place to live, with a low cost of living, average housing prices, plentiful employment and attractions and events for the whole family.

Nicknamed the "Silicon Desert," Chandler is a hub for tech giants, including Intel, Keap, PayPal and Microchip, alongside numerous tech startups, mostly centered on the Price Road Corridor. It’s a far cry from the city’s agricultural roots, but these companies employ thousands and infuse the local culture with future-focused innovation. Chandler is the perfect locale for big thinkers and doers who want to change the world.

Families are attracted to Chandler for the highly rated school districts and safe neighborhoods. There are plenty of local activities and events to fill nearly every weekend on the calendar. Plus, you can trade out your snow shovel for a bathing suit, as the region experiences mild winters and hot summers. For those who want the excitement of city life, but the space and quiet offered by the suburbs, Chandler is an ideal place to call home.

Quick Facts About Chandler, AZ

• Founded: 1912
• County: Maricopa
• Total Area: 65.04 square miles
• Median age: 35.6 years

Source: worldpopulationreview.com, "Chandler, Arizona"

What to Do in Chandler, AZ

Chandler is one of those places where the old and the new collide in their own special way. Take, for instance, the revitalized downtown area. There, you’ll encounter historic homes like McCullough-Price House, built in 1938 and a stunning example of the pueblo revival architectural style. Across the street is the San Marcos Golf Course, which was initially established in 1912. But only steps away are buzzy new eateries and breweries, eclectic art galleries and crowded coffee shops. People go downtown for its palpable energy and frequent events, such as the Farmers’ Market held on Saturdays through the spring, summer and fall. If anything’s for sure, Chandler celebrates its past while embracing the future.

Looking for culture? You can’t go wrong at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Opening its doors in the early 1990s, the Center has delighted visitors with events ranging from classical music to dance, musical theater and more. The Center supports the visual arts as well, with a 2,000-square-foot gallery located in the main building, in addition to satellite Vision Gallery, in the nearby Chandler City Hall Complex.

Heading south from downtown, you’ll find Tumbleweed Park, a generous green space and recreation center. Locals favor the recreation center for its wide offerings, including community classes, exercise and meeting spaces. Tumbleweed Park is also a home base for some of the area’s most beloved events, including the Ostrich Festival. That’s right – ostriches in Chandler! The region has an (unexpected) history of ostrich ranching, with none other than the city’s founder, Alexander J. Chandler, bringing the birds to the Arizona desert in the early 20th Century. Although the ostrich industry has mostly fizzled, the festival still celebrates these large flightless birds with rides, food and live music.

Whether you find yourself checking out the tech scene along the Price Road Corridor, at the Chandler Center for the Arts or face-to-face with an ostrich, most agree Chandler is one of the best places to be in Arizona.

Extra Space and Storage in Chandler is Within Reach

You might be in Chandler for a few weeks or months. Or, perhaps, Chandler is your new hometown. But the bottom line is – we want you to enjoy everything this desert metropolis has to offer, without worrying about storage. We deliver clean and safe storage units in Chandler, friendly customer service, willingness to go above and beyond and a headache-free storing experience.

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