Self Storage – Mesquite Grove

Recent Growth in South Chandler Draws Business, Families and Entertainment

30 years ago, you wouldn’t find a lot to do in the southern half of Chandler. Times have changed and the area is quickly growing, with housing developments springing up and business districts cozying up to the foothills of the San Tan Mountain range. South Chandler is a central hub for shopping, activity and industry for much of the surrounding area, including Gilbert, Queen Creek, the Gila River Indian Reservation and the San Tan Valley.

Zip code 85249 encompasses most of the south-central Chandler area, including neighborhoods to the south of the Loop 202 and east of Highway 87. Everywhere you look, you’ll find astounding desert beauty: towering saguaros, cloudless blue skies and abundant natural spaces for hiking, biking and exploring. South Chandler attracts those who want to enjoy nature while keeping urban amenities within reach. Plus, many are attracted to the region for the mild winters and endless sunshine: on average, Chandler gets nearly 300 days of sun. In comparison, the U.S. average is 205.

Chandler is a city with its own distinct personality – and it stands out in the crowd when considering places to live or work in Arizona. This city is adored for its modern and affordable housing, thriving job market and unique events and entertainment. If anything’s for sure, life in Chandler is far from boring.

Quick Facts About Chandler, AZ

• Population: 36,908
• Housing units: 13,667
• Median home value: $300,100
• Land area: 13.81 square miles
• Median household income: $96,558

Source: Unitedstateszipcodes.org, "85249"

What to Do in South Chandler, AZ

The whole family will love exploring everything south Chandler has to offer.

One of the first places to get acquainted with in the area is Veterans Oasis park; its 113 acres of natural spaces are an invaluable habitat to many plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. The Environmental Education Center offers a variety of programming including yoga in the park, desert gardening and introductory courses to desert wildlife. The learning doesn’t stop there, though – families also enjoy the Solar System Walk, a 2,500-foot long pathway with signs representing the sun and planets, placed at distances relative to the scale of the Solar System.

Less than 10 minutes away is the Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, another major attraction in the region. With summer days that regularly break 100 degrees, everyone is looking for a way to stay cool. At the Aquatic Center, visitors splash in a family play pool, float down the lazy river or get a workout at the lap pool. You can even swing by for an evening dip with the Night Owl Lap Swim, between 7 and 9 p.m.

If you find yourself in southeastern Arizona, make sure to stop by the quintessential small town, Queen Creek. There, you’ll find Schnepf Farms, with a public garden for picking your own vegetables and fruits, glamping in vintage silver bullet trailers and seasonal events, including Fourth of July and Easter celebrations. Plus, if you love peaches, you’re in luck; Schnepf Farms is renowned for its annual peach harvest, with eight unique varieties adapted to the desert climate that you can pick yourself.

After you’re done picking peaches, cross the street to the Queen Creek Olive Mill, a premier olive oil producer, gourmet market and restaurant. Take a tour to learn about how olive oil is made or go for the Date Night Pizza Making Experience – either way, you’ll get to taste olive oil that’s made right there in Queen Creek. The area is quickly earning a reputation as a foodie’s heaven.

Bask in the year-round sun. Taste incredible, locally grown food. Become a bona fide desert dweller. All that – and more – is possible in south Chandler, and Storage West can help make it a reality.

Our Mesquite Grove Facility is Ideal for Self Storage in Chandler

Life in south Chandler sounds great. Stressing over storage? Not so great. Here at Storage West Chandler, our goal is to make your transitions to and from this Arizona city a breeze. Our facilities are clean, private and secure. Plus, our customer service is always available to help.

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