At a Glance
Median Income
$92,579
$36,710 per capita
Home Value
$276,000
Zillow: $352,266
Median Rent
$1,296/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
886/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
13.5% 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+
3.5 / 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 $92,579 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,710. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 30,095 business establishments, including 1,287 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gardner is $276,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,266. Median rent is $1,296/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Gardner reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 886/100K.
Education
32.3% of adults in Gardner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gardner has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population24,020
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density1,649/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,579
Per Capita$36,710
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$67,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$1,296
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$352,266
Housing Units8,327
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent142/100K
Property886/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,065 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Gardner was founded in 1857.
The median home in Gardner was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,287 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.