Phoenix & Chandler, AZ
TSMC is building in north Phoenix and Intel in Chandler. Fab 1 already runs; Fab 2 is the next milestone.
- Fab status
- Operating + building
- Typical home price
- $506K to $522K
- Rent
- Chandler 1-bed about $1,460, 2-bed about $1,800 (PadMapper, Sep 2026)
- Property or income tax
- About 0.44% to 1.3% effective
- Weather
- 122 days at 100°F or more in 2025
- Way into a fab job
- Maricopa Quick Start course; TSMC technician roles
Last checked October 29, 2026. Compare with other towns › TSMC Arizona: jobs, fabs and housing › Intel Chandler: jobs, fabs and housing ›
Pin: approximate, TSMC and Intel sites in the Phoenix and Chandler area
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