<h1 style="text-align: center;">Chandler, <em>Phoenix</em></h1>
<p>Chandler is home to the famous Ostrich Festival, Arizona Railway Museum, and Veterans Oasis Park and Environmental Education Center. Named in CNN Money&rsquo;s top 100 small cities to live in 2012 and was awarded the 2010 title of National Civic League&rsquo;s All-American City. One of the fastest growing cities in the U.S., 118 percent growth in the last decade, what started as a small, agricultural community is now a sprawling metropolis seated in the heart of the desert.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Locals and visitors alike can enjoy biking, hiking, or a picnic at Veterans Oasis Park and Environmental Education Center which covers over 100 acres of wetlands and desert. For a more cosmopolitan experience, Downtown Chandler is home to numerous small, local businesses. Restaurants, galleries, and antique shops including DC Steak House, Latitude Eight Thai Grill, and Kokopelli Winery make for a delightful evening or weekend out. Chandler&rsquo;s Fashion Center is home to over 200 retail store and restaurants.</p>
<p>Chandler is served primarily by the Chandler Unified School District although some students are served by Tempe Union High School District, Gilbert Public Schools, Mesa Public Schools, and Kyrene Elementary School District. In addition, there are private and parochial school choices including Seton Catholic High School, Crossroads Community School, and Valley Christian High School. The average sale price for a home is $160,000 and they range from single-family home to condominiums to lofts. Access to public buses, Loop 202, Loop 101, and I-10, make getting around the delightful community of Chandler a breeze.</p>