Get on board with one of fastest growing areas in the nation! With an ample supply of upscale, family oriented neighborhoods and unprecedented economic growth along the new San Tan Freeway Corridor and US 60, it’s no wonder Gilbert, Chandler and Mesa is the place of choice among more Arizona residents than anywhere else in Maricopa & Pinal County. In fact, the East Valley, Gilbert, Chandler and Mesa residents hold one of the highest concentrations of graduate and professional degrees among competing Western cities. The labor pool consists of a young, talented population with one of the highest median incomes within the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. A destination of lifestyles, family, economic growth and endless possibilities.
The economy of Gilbert, Chandler and Mesa is diversified into many different sectors that contributes millions of dollars each year to the flourishing economy of the greater Phoenix area. Management, Professional and Business Service is the East Valley’s largest industries contributing a large percentage of the tax income for these three cities.
Chandler is called "The Silicon Desert" because it is one of the fastest growing high-technology manufacturing cities in the west. It has become an oasis of opportunity with the increasing presence and commitment of quality employers.
Chandler's work force is well-educated and technologically skilled. A growing manufacturing sector employs more than 35,000 in Chandler. More than 75% of these workers are employed in high technology fields -- compared to the national average of 15%. Chandler is strategically located in one of the fastest growing urban centers in the nation. The City's progressive, responsive, pro-business character makes it one of the most desirable cities in which to live and do business.
The East Valley is growing by leaps and bounds. All indicators show that Gilbert, Chandler and Mesa have undergone a 235% growth in population since 1990 with a large percentage of that in Gilbert and Chandler. The median income for the East Valley currently stands at $62,000 (2005 census) with Gilbert and Chandler coming in at numbers one and two. The median cost of a home in the East Valley is $261,000 (2005 census) with Gilbert and Chandler again occupying two of the top three positions for Maricopa and Pinal County.
Industries providing employment in the East Valley include Management, Professional & Related Occupations, Sales & Office Occupations, Manufacturing, Business Services, Hospitality, Research & Development, Retail and Construction. The East Valley also has a very low unemployment rate of approximately 4.5%. The top ten employers in the East Valley include Arizona State University, Banner Health Systems, Boeing, AT&T, Intel, Motorola, Chandler Unified School District, TRW, Robson Communities and General Dynamics.
The five year plan for the East Valley includes the following Industrial and Commercial Developments: Benson Systems, Inc., Elliot Commerce Park, Gilbert Esplanade & Business Park, The Reserve at San Tan, Gilbert 202 Commerce Center, San Tan Village, Main Street Commons, San Tan & Chandler Motorplex, Rome Towers, Lindsay Groves Professional Plaza, Gilbert Crossroads Towne Center, Gilbert Gateway Towne Center and much more.
The East Valley is a prime location for visitors, new residents and business owners alike. Its flourishing economy is strong with no indications of a slow down in the near future. The strong economy along with the family-friendly housing communities and abundant recreational opportunities make the East Valley, Gilbert, Chandler and Mesa a very attractive place to visit or call home.
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