Gardiner, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County
Gardiner, ME
At a Glance
How Gardiner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gardiner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gardiner a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gardiner residents earn a median household income of $58,152 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,798. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,431 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gardiner is $198,100 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,603. Median rent is $927/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Gardiner reports 113 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,013/100K.
Education
29.0% of adults in Gardiner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gardiner has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.