Anyone considering real estate in Chandler should get to know the geography, terrain and climate of the city. Chandler has 57.9msquare miles of land and 0.1 square miles of open water. This part of Arizona has a reputation for hot, dry summers and warm winters. Most of the rain for the year falls between June and September, even then averaging only 2 inches of precipitation each month. If you enjoy warm, dry weather, a condo in Chandler could be just right for you. Chandler Neighborhoods Sun Lakes If you are about to buy a condo in Chandler, AZ, consider looking in the Sun Lakes neighborhood. It is only minutes away from some of the biggest tech employers in the city, as well as from the Chandler Fashion Center mall. The median home price in Sun Lakes is just under $400,000, and the median household income is just under $55,000. Residents have easy access to several golf courses, cafes, health clubs and swimming centers, one of the best fishing lakes in the region and some very excellent restaurants. More than 15,000 Arizonans call Sun lakes home. Sun Groves There are plenty of Chandler condos for sale in the neighborhood of Sun Groves. Located in the southeast of the city, Sun Lakes offers top schools like Basha High School and Navarrete Elementary, as well as excellent shopping, golf and dining. The median home price in Sun Groves is $395,000, and the median household income is just over $100,000. The total population of the neighborhood at last count was 5,874. Cooper Commons The neighborhood of Copper Commons is a great place to buy a condo in Chandler, AZ. It is a mere hour’s drive from downtown Phoenix, and offers spectacular views of the San Tan Valley Mountains. It is located right next to Downtown Chandler, with all the shops, nightlife and dining you’d expect. The neighborhood was heavily redeveloped at the turn of the century, so many of the condos and single-family homes in the area are relatively new. Median home prices in Cooper Commons is around $375,000, and median household income is around $88,555. The Provinces The Provinces is one of the first master-planned communities in Chandler, and it is extremely walker- and jogger-friendly. No wonder AZ land for sale in the Provinces sells so quickly. It is one of the largest neighborhoods in the city, and boasts amenities like the Dignity Health emergency center, a Safeway and a Fry’s. Better still, it is only 5 minutes from Downtown by car. The Provinces has plenty of park space, and the Heritage Trail is a big draw for walkers and cyclists. Median home prices are just under $390,000 and median household income is at above $80,000. Just under 6,000 people live in the Provinces.