At a Glance
Median Income
$40,739
$20,559 per capita
Home Value
$132,100
Zillow: $273,165
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
73.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
38.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
18.4% smoking rate
How Gardner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gardner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gardner a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gardner residents earn a median household income of $40,739 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,559. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 596 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gardner is $132,100 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,165. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
12.9% of adults in Gardner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
73.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gardner has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population502
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,739
Per Capita$20,559
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty38.0%
County GDP$1,476M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$273,165
Housing Units413
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,769/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation70 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+73.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Gardner was built in 1995.
64.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sebring Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.