Maine
Gardiner is a small city in Maine with a population of 6,047. Residents earn $58,152 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gardiner receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Gardiner offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gardiner is $58,152, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Gardiner is $198,100, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $927 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Gardiner is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 123 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,628 per 100,000, 34% above the national average.
29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Gardiner experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches, including 68.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,152 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,798 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,170 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,050 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,431 |
| County GDP | $8,569M |
| Restaurants | 314 |
| Healthcare | 472 |
| Retail | 519 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,195 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.62% |
| Commute Time | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |
| Census Median | $198,100 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $278,944 |
| Median List Price | $407,000 |
| Median List Price | $407,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $161 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.1% |
| Price Drops | 15.0% |
| Inventory | 20 |
| Census Median Rent | $927 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.5% |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,195 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.62% |
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 30.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,353/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Total Violent | 123.5/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 17.6/100K |
| 180% above US avg | |
| Rape | 35.3/100K |
| Robbery | 35.3/100K |
| Assault | 35.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,628.3/100K |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 335.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,293.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.7 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 68.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 15.7 sq mi (40.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1951°N, 69.7938°W |
| County FIPS | 23011 |
Winner: Republican by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.0% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 386/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Restaurants | 314 |
| Retail Stores | 519 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |