Chandler, TX, City Hall IMG 0559, 2010
Chandler’s story
146 years in pictures
Census counts: 765 in 1970, 3,275 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 3 maps from 1948 on.
- 1880Chandler is settled
Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
4,081
2025 Census estimate · +25% since 2020
Typical home
$265K
−1% in a year
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
47.0
years
Jobs based here
806
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#184 of 640 in TX
Is Chandler a good place to live?
Chandler grades B− overall, 184th of 640 graded towns in Texas, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. It reports less crime per resident than 87% of U.S. towns and natural-hazard risk is low. On the other side, the median household income is $50K, and 14% of residents live below the poverty line. Chandler's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 92% of U.S. towns. Chandler’s median age is 47 years, above both Texas’ towns (35.8 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 74% of U.S. towns.
What makes Chandler stand out
Where Chandler beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Chandler0.3
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
SafetyA
91% less violent crime than TX
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Natural hazardsA−
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
BROWNSBORO ISD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler El | PK–3 | 396 |
| Chandler Int | 4–6 | 254 |
SchoolsB+
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A growing town
Chandler has grown 50% since 2010
2,734 counted in 2010 and 3,275 in 2020; an estimated 4,081 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 25% since 2020, after 19.8% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Chandler grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Chandler is from typical.
SafetyAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 18% of U.S. communities; cold waves tops the listA−Open →Jobs & incomeC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.3 of 20; 0.9% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →SchoolsB+Open →Cost of livingCOpen →HealthBaylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital 10.3 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1% conserved landDOpen →History1 notable person born hereC−Open →Civic life1.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 95° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market22 days on market–Open →Who lives here24% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Chandler: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chandler, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Chandler water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers94% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTuesday & FridayTown’s haulerTown site
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHenderson County Early Voting ClerkHenderson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code7575875758 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Chandler.
Chandler has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns and is healthier than towns with similar incomes, but it has little public open land.
Who lives here
Older than Texas overall
People 65 and older are 39% of residents (13% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 22% of residents (38% statewide). Chandler has grown 25% since 2020, to 4,081 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Texas.
47median age · TX 35.6
ChandlerTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school35%
Some college21%
Associate’s16%
Bachelor’s14%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
56% women, 44% men
About 78 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.5 points). Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Chandler | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.8% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.2% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.3% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.3% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.7% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 6.6% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.7% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 21.2% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.6% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.3% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.9% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15.7% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.2% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.3% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 4,100, single groups can be off by several points
SchoolsB+
On state tests, Chandler’s schools beat 73% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Brownsboro ISD. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
73%of TX districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 | 396 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
SafetyA
In Chandler, violent crime runs lower than in the typical Texas or U.S. town
Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025, 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
Chandler’s violent crime rate is 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
87%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Chandler | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.3 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.3 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Chandler0.3
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Chandler4.3
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
87th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
96th
percentile among TX towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
17
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Chandler faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 82% of U.S. communities. Since 2006, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Chandler.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 2006
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
Chandler has 0.6 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Jobs based here grew from 323 in 2013 to 806.
Most working residents leave Chandler for work: only 5% work in town. Jobs based in Chandler grew to 806 in 2023, 483 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Tyler (34%), Brownsboro (6%) and Dallas (5%).
5%work in town
| Chandler | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.5% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Chandler5%
Tyler34%
Brownsboro6%
Dallas5%
Athens3%
13 mi
median commute distance
806
jobs based in Chandler
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 26% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Chandler, expect mild winters and hot summers
The Mineola weather station, 23 miles away, records that about 99 days a year reach 90°, more than in 95% of U.S. towns. July afternoons average 94°, hotter than in 95% of U.S. towns; January nights average 35.5°.
Chandler has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Chandler is 94°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
95°summer high
| Chandler | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 94°F | 95°F | 85°F |
| January low | 36°F | 37°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–59°
Spring54–76°
Summer71–93°
Fall55–78°
Nov 22
typical first frost
Mar 8
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C
Chandler’s typical home value is about $265K
66.4% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, against 51.7% across Texas.
The typical Chandler home is worth about $265,000, down 1% in a year, 11% below the Texas typical home.
$265KZillow home value
| Chandler | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $895 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 67% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Chandler$265K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
22
days on market
99%
sale-to-list price
−1%
value change, 1 year
8
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthB−
Chandler is less healthy than 51% of U.S. towns
Against the 5,634 U.S. towns with household incomes like Chandler’s, it is healthier than 88%, so its B− isn’t only a matter of income.
Chandler beats the Texas average on 10 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 41% of adults have high blood pressure in Chandler.
49%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Chandler | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 20% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
10 better15 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Chandler | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 10.9% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.6% | 19.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 6.1% |
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
10.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
61st
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsD
Conserved land covers 0.6% of Chandler
Just 25 of its 3,950 acres are conserved, so there is little public open land in Chandler itself; its outdoors grade is D.
0.0 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Winchester Park, at 32 acres.
0.6%conserved
0.6%
conserved · 25 of 3,950 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Winchester Park | — | 32 |
| 2. Chandler River Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 9 attractions →Caldwell Zoo and 4 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Chandler. Close and well known come first.
10 mi Zoo & aquariumCaldwell Zoo
9 mi GardenRose Garden Center
11 mi MuseumDiscovery Science Place25 mi GardenEast Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society
39 mi MuseumMuseum for East Texas CultureSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Caldwell Zoo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rose Garden Center: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Discovery Science Place: Paul M. Budd, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum for East Texas Culture: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Chandler
20pages on Chandler
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 73% of TX districts · 2 schoolsSafetyA0.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than TX on 10 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingC$265K typical home · down 1% in a yearWork & commuteC−$50K median household income · 806 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 18% of U.S. communities · cold waves
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Chandler
Texas CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Tyler10.5 mi$10,008 tuitionTyler Junior CollegeCommunity college · Public · Tyler11.3 mi$2,400 in-state tuitionThe University of Texas at TylerUniversity or college · Public · Tyler12.8 mi$9,736 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Chandler residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Chandler for work
Where Chandler’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
806jobs based in Chandler
5%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Chandler
City in Texas, United States
Chandler is a city in Henderson County, Texas, United States, at the northern end of Lake Palestine. Its population was 3,275 at the 2020 census, up from 2,734 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 6.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 404 ft
- ZIP code
- 75758
- Area code
- 903
Questions about Chandler
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Chandler, TX a good place to live?
Chandler grades B− overall, better than 50% of U.S. towns and #184 of 640 in Texas. It grades B− for health, A for safety and B+ for schools. Jobs & income is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Chandler, TX expensive?
That is 4.1 years of the area's median household income ($65,179 across the Athens, TX area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.