The Valley had seven cities with less than a million, but more than 100,000 residents in the year 2000. These cities were: Chandler, Peoria, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale and Gilbert. That same year, Phoenix boasted a population of over a million people.

The Dr. A.J. Chandler Park hosts the Chandler Market Place, held on the second Saturday of each month between October and April. At the Market Place, visitors to the park can peruse the local produce and other goods. The Chandler Market Place is hosted by the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership.