Gardner, MA

Massachusetts · Worcester County · Worcester Metro

Gardner is a small city in Massachusetts with a population of 21,075. Residents earn $62,948 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

21,075 Population 955/sq mi density

$62,948 Median Income $34,248 per capita

$271,300 Home Value $361,910 Zillow

$1,071 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr

339 Violent Crime/100K 1,498 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$62,948 median income, 3.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$271,300 home value, $1,071/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

339 violent crimes/100K (11% below avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $62,948

16% lower than US avg

Home Value $271,300

4% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 339/100K

11% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 22.8%

32% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,071

8% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.5%

11% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.2%

11% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 10.5%

15% lower than US avg

How Gardner Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population21,075

Median Age43.5 yrs

Density955/mi²

Male / Female51% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 81%

Veterans7.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$62,948

Per Capita$34,248

Unemployment3.2%

Poverty10.5%

County GDP$60,947M

Commute31 min

Housing

Home Value$271,300

Rent$1,071

Ownership56.7%

Zillow$361,910

Housing Units9,575

Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

Violent339/100K

Property1,498/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault238/100K

Burglary291/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%

Uninsured6.9%

Smoking16.6%

Depression28.3%

Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

AQI37 (Good)

Rain49.3 in/yr

Sunny Days246/yr

Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+22.8%

High School+87.4%

Graduate+6.3%

School Score6.51

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%

Commute31 min

Broadband87.3%

EV Stations11

Libraries70

Is Gardner a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gardner receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Gardner offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gardner is $62,948, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gardner is $271,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,071 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Gardner is below the national average at 339 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,498 per 100,000, 24% below the national average.

Education

22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Gardner experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches, including 75.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Gardner has a population of 21,075 with a density of 955 people per square mile, spread across 23.0 square miles. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.5% female and 50.5% male. The city is predominantly White (81.3%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 4.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.2% of residents, while 11.8% speak Spanish. 7.0% of the population are veterans. 16.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 96.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

21,075

Total Population

955

People / sq mi

43.5yrs

Median Age

12% above US avg

23.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%

Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Gardner vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.2%

12% above US avg

Spanish 11.8%

12% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gardner vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gardner is $62,948, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,248 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,378. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 27,743 business establishments, including 1,794 restaurants. The cost of living index is 105.8, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 12.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Gardner vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$62,948
	16% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$34,248
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,378
IRS Avg AGI	$91,314
Gini Index	0.456 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.2%
	11% below US avg
Poverty Rate	10.5%
	15% below US avg
Establishments (County)	27,743
County GDP	$60,947M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,794
Healthcare	2,309
Retail	2,429
Manufacturing	818

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,321
	109% above US avg
Cost of Living	105.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	31.0 min
Drive Alone	69.5%
Public Transit	2.2%
Work from Home	12.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gardner is $271,300, 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $361,910, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 99.4% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,071 (8% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,822 for a one-bedroom to $2,300 for a two-bedroom apartment. 56.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 9,575 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1953. The average annual property tax is $7,321 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 29.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$271,300
	4% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$361,910
Median List Price	$425,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$425,900
$/Sq Ft	$253
Homes Sold	8
Sale-to-List Ratio	99.4%
Price Drops	18.5%
Inventory	27

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,071
	8% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,445
Rent Burden	29.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,727
1 Bedroom	$1,822
2 Bedrooms	$2,300
3 Bedrooms	$2,858
4 Bedrooms	$3,232

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	56.7%
Owner-Occupied	56.7%
Renter-Occupied	43.3%
Housing Units	9,575
Median Year Built	1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,321
	109% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.70%

In Gardner, 35.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.1% of residents. 32.4% have high blood pressure. 16.6% are current smokers. 19.3% report binge drinking. 27.0% are physically inactive. 28.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.5% experience frequent mental distress. 6.9% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,071. The dentist ratio is 1:1,290. 91.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.8 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-22)

PM2.5

7.0

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

7.3

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

5.2

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

75.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.6

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

139.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Gardner vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.5%
	11% above US avg
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart Disease	6.1%
High Blood Pressure	32.4%
Asthma	13.0%
COPD	7.4%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.6%
	19% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.3%
Physical Inactivity	27.0%
Depression	28.3%
Mental Distress	20.5%
Physical Distress	15.1%
Short Sleep	37.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.7%
Uninsured	6.9%
	20% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,071
Dentists	1:1,290
Mental Health	1:165
Checkup Rate	78.8%
Dental Visits	63.4%
Premature Death	6,707/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.8/10
Exercise Access	91.2%
Healthcare Facilities	2,309

Gardner has a violent crime rate of 339 per 100,000 residents, 11% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 237.5 per 100,000, robbery at 38.8, rape at 63.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,498 per 100,000, 24% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,105, burglary at 291, vehicle theft at 102 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 70 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Gardner receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Gardner vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	339.3/100K
	11% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	63.0/100K
Robbery	38.8/100K
Assault	237.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,498.0/100K
	24% below US avg
Burglary	290.9/100K
Theft	1,105.3/100K
Vehicle Theft	101.8/100K
Arson	9.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	70
Traffic Accidents	36
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Gardner experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	46.1°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,115 ft (340 m)
Area	23.0 sq mi (59.6 km²)
Population Density	955/sq mi
Coordinates	42.5842°N, 71.9887°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Worcester County County
Nearest Airport	Worcester Regional (ORH) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"

30% above US avg

Snowfall 75.2"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.37"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0392 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	14.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.41 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.29 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	22.0 / 100
Community Resilience	85.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 27, 2025.

Jan 27, 2025	9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine	M3.8	127 km
Oct 2, 1994	6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.7	35 km
Oct 6, 1992	1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire	M3.4	89 km
Jan 12, 2015	0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut	M3.3	93 km
Jun 16, 2000	5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts	M3.3	87 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	31 km
Sep 26, 2010	2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire	M3.2	88 km
Mar 22, 1996	2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island	M3.1	117 km
Jan 10, 1999	2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.1	87 km
Jan 27, 2000	3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire	M3.0	81 km
Jan 10, 1999	1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.0	86 km
Apr 25, 2023	4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire	M2.9	139 km
Jun 7, 2010	29 km SE of York Beach, Maine	M2.9	145 km
Mar 9, 2008	25 km SE of York Beach, Maine	M2.8	141 km
Sep 28, 2002	2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire	M2.8	38 km
Mar 23, 1992	5 km SE of Hill, New Hampshire	M2.8	105 km
Mar 21, 2016	4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire	M2.8	78 km
Sep 30, 1991	0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire	M2.7	56 km
Oct 13, 1999	2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts	M2.7	45 km
Oct 11, 1990	5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts	M2.7	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1991	Bob	Category 2	122 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	101 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

249 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 105 fatalities, 2,019 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Oct 3, 1979	EF4	96 km	3
Jun 9, 1953	EF4	20 km	94
Jun 1, 2011	EF3	83 km	3
Jun 22, 1981	EF3	10 km	0
Sep 29, 1974	EF3	62 km	0
Sep 13, 1971	EF3	63 km	0
Oct 3, 1970	EF3	32 km	1
Aug 20, 1968	EF3	88 km	0
May 20, 1963	EF3	36 km	0
May 10, 1954	EF3	84 km	0
Jun 9, 1953	EF3	94 km	0
Jun 9, 1953	EF3	49 km	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF2	94 km	0
Jul 28, 2014	EF2	82 km	0
Jul 24, 2008	EF2	84 km	1
Jul 11, 2006	EF2	34 km	0
Jun 5, 2002	EF2	90 km	0
Jul 6, 1999	EF2	96 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	50 km	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	42 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST MOUNTAIN (964 ac, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	EAST MOUNTAIN	964	97 km
2005	THE RANGE	760	29 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	3.5 in
February	22°F (-6°C)	3.4 in	Coldest, Driest
March	31°F (-0°C)	3.8 in
April	42°F (6°C)	3.9 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in
June	62°F (17°C)	3.9 in
July	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	67°F (20°C)	3.9 in
September	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
October	48°F (9°C)	3.7 in
November	39°F (4°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
December	27°F (-3°C)	4.0 in

Gardner has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.4").

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Gardner is located in Worcester County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 53.9% of the vote, a 10-point margin. 87.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 11 EV charging stations. There are 70 public libraries serving the community. 2,309 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 69.5% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.2% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.9%

D 53.9%

Winner: Democrat by 10 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	70
Traffic Accidents	36
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	22.8%
	32% below US avg
High School+	87.4%
Graduate Degree+	6.3%
School Test Score	6.51

C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	955/sq mi
Total Area	23.0 sq mi
County	Worcester County County

Services

Broadband Access	87.3%
Avg Download Speed	192.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	32.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	11
Alt Fuel Stations	11
Public Libraries	70
Healthcare Facilities	2,309
Restaurants	1,794
Retail Stores	2,429

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	31.0 min
Drive Alone	69.5%
Public Transit	2.2%
Work from Home	12.0%

Average costs for common services in Gardner. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$265 ($159–$423)
Specialist Visit	$370 ($212–$582)
Urgent Care Visit	$212 ($106–$370)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,328 ($846–$5,290)
Dental Cleaning	$138 ($79–$212)
Dental Filling	$265 ($159–$423)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$48 ($26–$79)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$79 ($53–$127)
Brake Pad Replacement	$317 ($159–$529)
Tire Rotation	$42 ($21–$79)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$635 ($423–$1,058)
Battery Replacement	$212 ($106–$370)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$106 ($63–$159)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$95 ($53–$148)
HVAC Repair	$423 ($159–$846)
HVAC System Install	$7,406 ($4,232–$12,696)
Roof Repair	$1,058 ($423–$2,116)
Roof Replacement	$9,522 ($5,819–$15,870)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,587 ($529–$3,703)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,870 ($5,290–$31,740)
DUI Defense	$5,290 ($2,116–$10,580)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,587 ($846–$3,174)
Will Preparation	$529 ($212–$1,058)
Trust Preparation	$2,645 ($1,058–$5,290)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$26 ($16–$48)
Women's Haircut	$58 ($32–$106)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$159 ($79–$265)
Manicure	$26 ($16–$48)
Pedicure	$42 ($26–$69)
Massage (1 Hour)	$85 ($53–$138)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.34 ($3.17–$5.82)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.70 ($2.65–$5.29)
Loaf of Bread	$4.02 ($2.65–$5.82)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.76 ($3.17–$6.88)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.82 ($4.23–$7.94)
Rice (per lb)	$1.06 ($0.63–$1.90)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$148 ($85–$265)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$74 ($32–$159)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$74 ($42–$127)
Internet (Monthly)	$74 ($42–$106)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$69 ($32–$106)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$90 ($53–$159)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$212 ($79–$529)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,116 ($1,270–$3,703)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$74 ($32–$138)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.46–$26)
Car Registration (Annual)	$106 ($32–$265)
Driver's License Renewal	$32 ($16–$79)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,270 ($635–$2,645)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,058 ($529–$2,116)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$423 ($212–$741)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$53 ($26–$106)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,058 ($423–$2,645)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,225 ($5,290–$31,740)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$63 ($32–$106)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$106 ($53–$212)
Dog Grooming	$63 ($32–$106)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$42 ($21–$79)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$317 ($159–$529)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$212 ($106–$423)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,690
Toddler	$1,516
Preschool	$1,234
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,082
Toddler	$1,072
Preschool	$1,018

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Worcester County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	72,626	9,350	$68,397	1.44
Retail Trade	37,057	2,307	$41,663	1.06
Manufacturing	35,042	881	$91,807	1.21
Accommodation & Food Services	25,832	1,596	$29,398	0.81
Administrative & Waste Services	18,282	1,261	$53,785	0.88
Professional & Technical Services	17,609	2,445	$118,165	0.72
Construction	16,905	2,526	$90,345	0.92
Finance & Insurance	11,623	886	$118,404	0.81
Educational Services	11,446	316	$64,547	1.58
Wholesale Trade	11,146	1,025	$99,389	0.80
Other Services	9,977	1,774	$45,309	0.94
Transportation & Warehousing	9,440	509	$61,020	0.63
Arts & Entertainment	5,277	323	$29,388	0.89
Management of Companies	3,726	114	$124,890	0.63
Information & Technology	3,054	400	$124,395	0.46
Utilities	2,995	58	$147,955	2.24
Real Estate	2,761	667	$85,863	0.51
Agriculture & Forestry	1,709	106	$43,207	0.60
Mining & Oil/Gas	258	14	$76,367	0.19

Colleges & Universities in Gardner

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Mount Wachusett Community College	Public · Associate	3,915	—	$6,000	$10,920

Hospitals in Gardner

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
HEYWOOD HOSPITAL -	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(978) 632-3420

Schools in Gardner

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Gardner Elementary School	Elementary	986	61	16.2:1
Gardner High	High	804	53	15.2:1
Gardner Middle School	Middle	489	37	13.2:1
Westminster Elementary	Elementary	389	27	14.4:1
Meetinghouse School	Elementary	189	13	14.5:1

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Radio Stations near Gardner

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
96-1 SRS	adult contemporary	AAC
Newsradio WTAG	news, talk	AAC
WCUW	americana, blues	MP3 128 kbps
Mark Skin Radio	alternative rock, boston	MP3 128 kbps
COZ Radio	—	MP3 256 kbps
WKNH Keene	alternative rock, bluegrass	MP3 192 kbps

Campgrounds Near Gardner

6 campgrounds found near Gardner.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Buffumville Lake (Group Shelter)	5.0/5	1	$50–$70
Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area	4.5/5	3	$30–$85
Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities	4.4/5	2	$60–$100
SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE BEACH	4.4/5	3	$35–$85
TULLY LAKE RECREATION AREA (MA)	4.4/5	1	$40
WEST HILL PARK	—	2	$45–$55

National Parks Near Gardner

309 national parks and monuments found near Gardner.

Park	Type	Fee
Adams National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$15
Agassiz Road	State Park	Free
Airline State Park (Old Forest Management Area)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (North Trail)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (North Trail)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (Northern Section)	State Park	Free
Airline State Park Trail (Southern Section)	State Park	Free
Alewife Brook Reservation	State Park	Free
Angle Tree Monument Reservation	State Park	Free
Arborway Ii	State Park	Free
Arborway Overpass Path	State Park	Free
Armenian Heritage Park	State Park	Free
Ascutney State Park	State Park	Free
Ashland State Park	State Park	Free
Baldpate Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Bayswater Street	State Park	Free
Beaver Brook North Reservation	State Park	Free
Beaver Brook Reservation	State Park	Free
Beaver Brook State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Bellevue Hill Reservation	State Park	Free
Bertha K. Russel Preserve	State Park	Free
Bigelow Hollow State Park	State Park	Free
Black Hut Management Area	State Park	Free
Black Regiment Memorial Park	State Park	Free
Blackstone River	State Park	Free
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Blackstone River Bikeway	State Park	Free
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Blow Hole State Park	State Park	Free
Blue Hills Reservation	State Park	Free
Boat Ramp	State Park	Free
Bolton Notch State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Borderland State Park	State Park	Free
Boston African American National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Boston National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Boyden Park	State Park	Free
Boylston Street Ii	State Park	Free
Breakheart Reservation	State Park	Free
Bristol Blake State Reservation	State Park	Free
Brooke Courthouse Plaza	State Park	Free
Bunker Hill Cc Athletic Fields	State Park	Free
Bunker Hill Cc Campus Grounds	State Park	Free
C.M. Gardner State Park	State Park	Free
Calf Pasture Ii	State Park	Free
Callahan State Park	State Park	Free
Camp Plymouth State Park	State Park	Free
Cana Portal	State Park	Free
Cannalonga Memorial Park	State Park	Free
Canterbury Brookside I	State Park	Free
Carson Beach	State Park	Free
Centre Street I	State Park	Free
Centre Street Ii	State Park	Free
Centre Street Iv	State Park	Free
Charles River Reservation	State Park	Free
Charles River Reservation	State Park	Free
Charlestown Parcel	State Park	Free
Chestnut Street	State Park	Free
Chicopee Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Chinatown Park	State Park	Free
Cochituate State Park	State Park	Free
Colt State Park	State Park	Free
Columbia Road/Day Boulevard	State Park	Free
Commercial Point	State Park	Free
Commonwealth Plaza	State Park	Free
Conley & Tenean Streets Park	State Park	Free
Connecticut River Greenway State Park	State Park	Free
Connecticut River Greenway State Park	State Park	Free
Connecticut River Greenway State Park	State Park	Free
Constitution Beach	State Park	Free
Copley Place Plaza	State Park	Free
Correia	State Park	Free
Crane Ledge Ii	State Park	Free
Cutler Park Reservation	State Park	Free
Dean Parkway	State Park	Free
Decatur & Meridian Streets Park	State Park	Free
Deer Hill State Reservation	State Park	Free
Devils Foot Rock	State Park	Free
Dewey Square Parks	State Park	Free
Dewey Square Plaza	State Park	Free
Diamond Hill	State Park	Free
Dighton Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Dinosaur State Park	State Park	Free
Dorchester Shores Reservation	State Park	Free
Dunn State Park	State Park	Free
Durfee	State Park	Free
Dutton Pines State Park	State Park	Free
East Bay Bikepath	State Park	Free
Eastport Park	State Park	Free
Ellacoya State Park	State Park	Free
Elm Bank Reservation	State Park	Free
Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital Donation	State Park	Free
Endicott Triangle	State Park	Free
Fall River Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Dummer State Park	State Park	Free
Fourth Street Park	State Park	Free
Franklin Park Zoo Parking/Dcr	State Park	Free
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Gallivan/Hallet Circle	State Park	Free
Galvin Green	State Park	Free
Gardner Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Gaudette	State Park	Free
Gay City State Park	State Park	Free
George Washington	State Park	Free
George Washington Picnic Grove	State Park	Free
Goddard Park	State Park	Free
Governor Thomas Dudley Park	State Park	Free
Governors State Park	State Park	Free
Great Brook Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Greenfield State Park	State Park	Free
Gull Cove Fishing Area	State Park	Free
Hammond Pond Reservation	State Park	Free
Hampton Ponds State Park	State Park	Free
Harrisville Pond Fising Access	State Park	Free
Holyoke Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Hop River State Park	State Park	Free
Hop River State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Hopeville Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Hopkinton State Park	State Park	Free
Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
I-90 Interchange	State Park	Free
J.A. Skinner State Park	State Park	Free
Jamaica State Park	State Park	Free
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
John L. Curran Fishing Area	State Park	Free
Johnny Appleseed State Park	State Park	Free
Johnston Historical	State Park	Free
Jordan Marsh Service Center	State Park	Free
Keech Pond Access	State Park	Free
Killingly Pond State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Kingston State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Lorraine State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Tiogue Boat Launch	State Park	Free
Lake Wyola State Park	State Park	Free
Lawrence Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Lawrence Riverfront State Park	State Park	Free
Leather District Park	State Park	Free
Lehigh Grove	State Park	Free
Lincoln Street Green	State Park	Free
Lincoln Woods	State Park	Free
Lincoln Woods State Park	State Park	Free
London Street Park	State Park	Free
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Longmeadow Fishing Area	State Park	Free
Lost Lake Boat Ramp	State Park	Free
Lowell Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Lowell Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Lowell National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Lowell Park	State Park	Free
Lynn Woods Reservation	State Park	Free
M Street Beach	State Park	Free
Malibu Beach	State Park	Free
Manchester-Portsmouth RR Bed	State Park	Free
Marine Industrial Park Entrance Ii	State Park	Free
Marine Park	State Park	Free
Mary Soo Hoo Park	State Park	Free
Mashamoquet Brook State Park	State Park	Free
Mass Art Campus	State Park	Free
Meany Park	State Park	Free
Medfield Charles River State Reservation	State Park	Free
Medford Street Corridor I	State Park	Free
Melnea Cass Boulevard I	State Park	Free
Meshanticut Park	State Park	Free
Middlesex Fells Reservation	State Park	Free
Middlesex Fells Reservation	State Park	Free
Miller State Park	State Park	Free
Minute Man National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Molly Stark State Park	State Park	Free
Monadnock State Park	State Park	Free
Monadnock State Park	State Park	Free
Moore State Park	State Park	Free
Moosup Valley State Park Trail	State Park	Free
Mother Brook Reservation	State Park	Free
Mount Holyoke Range State Park	State Park	Free
Mount Tom State Reservation	State Park	Free
Mowry Pond	State Park	Free
Mt. Vernon Street Plaza	State Park	Free
Muckross	State Park	Free
Mystic River Reservation	State Park	Free
Narragansett Parkway	State Park	Free
Nashua Street Park	State Park	Free
Neponset River Reservation	State Park	Free
New Chardon Square	State Park	Free
New England National Scenic Trail	National Scenic Trail	Free
North End Park	State Park	Free
North Street Park	State Park	Free
Northwood Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Old Furnace State Park	State Park	Free
Old Harbor Reservation	State Park	Free
Olmsted Green	State Park	Free
Pallozi Farm	State Park	Free
Parallel Park	State Park	Free
Park Drive Ii	State Park	Free
Pascoag Reservoir (Echo Lake)	State Park	Free
Passeonkquis Cove Fishing Access	State Park	Free
Paul Revere Park	State Park	Free
Pawtuckaway State Park	State Park	Free
Penwood State Park	State Park	Free
Perkins Street	State Park	Free
Pillsbury State Park	State Park	Free
Pillsbury-Sunapee Corridor	State Park	Free
Pisgah State Park	State Park	Free
Pisgah State Park	State Park	Free
Pisgah State Park - Critria 1 lands	State Park	Free
Podium Plaza	State Park	Free
Pomeroy State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Ponagansett River Corridor	State Park	Free
Portal Park	State Park	Free
Potowomut Pond Access	State Park	Free
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation	State Park	Free
Quaddick State Park	State Park	Free
Queens Forth Historic Site	State Park	Free
Quincy Shores Reservation	State Park	Free
Quinebaug Lake State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Quinsigamond State Park	State Park	Free
Railroad Avenue	State Park	Free
Red Bridge State Park	State Park	Free
Revere Beach Reservation	State Park	Free
Rfk Greenway I	State Park	Free
Rhododendron State Park	State Park	Free
Richmond & North Streets Park I	State Park	Free
Richmond & North Streets Park Ii	State Park	Free
Rink Grounds	State Park	Free
Riverdale Park	State Park	Free
Robinson State Park	State Park	Free
Rockingham Recreational Trail	State Park	Free
Rockingham Recreational Trail	State Park	Free
Rocky Point	State Park	Free
Roger Williams National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Rolling Bridge Park	State Park	Free
Rollins State Park	State Park	Free
Ronci	State Park	Free
Ross Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Roxbury Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Rumney Marsh Reservation	State Park	Free
Rutland State Park	State Park	Free
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$10
Salt Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Salters Grove	State Park	Free
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Saugus River Reservation	State Park	Free
Savin Hill Cove	State Park	Free
Sayles Finishing	State Park	Free
Scantic River State Park	State Park	Free
Scarmella/Maverick Square	State Park	Free
Sefsick	State Park	Free
Senator Finnegan Park	State Park	Free
Silver Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Slatersville Pond	State Park	Free
Smith & Sayles Reservoir Access	State Park	Free
Snake Den State Park	State Park	Free
Somerset Street Plaza	State Park	Free
South Boston Maritime Park	State Park	Free
South Main Street Park	State Park	Free
South Street Community Garden	State Park	Free
Springfield Armory National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Squibnocket Park	State Park	Free
Stafford Pond Access	State Park	Free
State Beach	State Park	Free
State House grounds	State Park	Free
State Pier 1	State Park	Free
State Public Health Campus	State Park	Free
Stephen Hopkins	State Park	Free
Stillhouse Cove Boat Ramp	State Park	Free
Stony Brook Reservation	State Park	Free
Strandway/Castle Island	State Park	Free
Stratton Brook State Park	State Park	Free
Sugar River Recreational Trail	State Park	Free
Sunapee State Park	State Park	Free
Sunset Rock State Park Scenic Reserve	State Park	Free
Sweet Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Sweets Knoll State Park	State Park	Free
Talcott Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Teddys Beach	State Park	Free
Ten Mile River	State Park	Free
The Fenway Ii	State Park	Free
Town Boat House	State Park	Free
Tree House Plaza	State Park	Free
Truman Parkway	State Park	Free
Tunnel Harborwalk	State Park	Free
Turnpike Overlook	State Park	Free
Umass Boston Campus Ctr Oval	State Park	Free
Union Pond Fishermans Access	State Park	Free
United Nbhd Of Lower Roxbury Cg	State Park	Free
Urban Arboretum	State Park	Free
Valenti Square	State Park	Free
Vfw Parkway	State Park	Free
Victory Road Park	State Park	Free
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation	State Park	Free
Wadleigh State Park	State Park	Free
Wakefield Pond Access Area	State Park	Free
Walden Pond State Reservation	State Park	Free
Weider Park	State Park	Free
Wells State Park	State Park	Free
Wells State Park	State Park	Free
West End Park	State Park	Free
Wharf District Park	State Park	Free
Wilgus State Park	State Park	Free
Williams Tunnel Portal Park	State Park	Free
Willow Pond Meadow	State Park	Free
Wilson Mountain Reservation	State Park	Free
Wilson Reservoir	State Park	Free
Windsor Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Wood Island Bay Edge	State Park	Free
Wood Island Bay Marsh	State Park	Free
World War II Veterans Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Wormwood Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Gardner

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	20,411	$48,843
2015	20,523	$43,905
2017	20,629	$48,915
2019	20,664	$49,679
2021	21,191	$52,770
2023	21,104	$62,948

Museums in Gardner

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
UNIVERSITY'S THOREAU ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$73,228,054
FITCHBURG ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		9783454207	$1,113,101
RINDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	24 SCHOOL STREET	6038992341	$530,522
WINCHENDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	151 FRONT STREET	9782972142	$100,621
BARRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	18 COMMON ST	9783554978	$73,135
FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	781 MAIN ST	9783451157	$61,057
WESTMINISTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	110 MAIN STREET	9788745569	$31,750
STERLING HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9784226139	$28,545
OAKHAM HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1221 OLD TURNPIKE RD	5088823111	$17,271
TOP FUN AVIATION TOY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	21 PRICHARD ST	9783422809	$16,143
REVOLVING MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		9789372787	$13,990
LEOMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9785375424	$13,657
ASHBURNHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	79 MAIN STREET	9788276639	$6,745
RED BARN	HISTORY MUSEUM			$5,581
PRINCETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6099216748	$4,800
ATHOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1307 MAIN STREET	9782495835	$4,169
NEW ENGLAND NATIVE AMERICAN INSTITUTE	GENERAL MUSEUM		5088866073	$1,544
ALBERT J THOMAS LIBRARY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5088866172
CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DAKOTA AVIATION MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6038781622
EAST WING ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
FITZWILLIAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	66 NEW HAMPSHIRE 119	6035857742
HARDWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4139674002
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PHILLIPSTON	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	50 STATE RD	9789395465
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF TEMPLE NEW HAMPSHIRE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HOLDEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1157 MAIN ST	5088295576
HUBBARDSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9789284073
JAFFREY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6035326066
MASON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MECHANICS HALL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MONTACHUSETT SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 WOOD PL	9783436458
MUSEUM OF THE TOWN OF RINDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	24 SCHOOL STREET	6038992341
NEW IPSWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	23 MAIN STREET
ROYALSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
RUTLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	232 MAIN STREET PO BOX 69	5088864893
SHARON ARTS CENTER	ART MUSEUM		6039247256
SOUTH GARDNER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	24 LOVEWELL ST
TROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
VETERANS MEMORIAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WEST BOYLSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	�65 WORCESTER ST	5088356971
WOODS MEMORIAL LIBRARY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9783552533

Libraries in Gardner

Name	Address	Annual Visits
LEOMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY	30 WEST ST.	262,393
FITCHBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY	610 MAIN ST.	235,248
GALE FREE LIBRARY	23 HIGHLAND ST.	225,894
LEVI HEYWOOD MEMORIAL LIBRARY	55 WEST LYNDE ST.	111,852
STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY	20 MEMORIAL DRIVE	58,836
BEAMAN MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY	8 NEWTON ST.	57,606
CONANT FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	4 MEETINGHOUSE HILL ROAD	51,576
BOYNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	27 BOYNTON ROAD	47,679
RUTLAND FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	280 MAIN STREET	40,688
FORBUSH MEMORIAL LIBRARY	118 MAIN ST.	34,319
PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY	2 TOWN HALL DRIVE	28,987
JAFFREY PUBLIC LIBRARY	38 MAIN STREET	28,045
WOODS MEMORIAL LIBRARY	19 PLEASANT ST.	27,630
BEALS MEMORIAL LIBRARY	50 PLEASANT ST.	24,563
INGALLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY	203 MAIN STREET	19,968
FITZWILLIAM TOWN LIBRARY	11 TEMPLETON TURNPIKE	18,045
CHAMBERLIN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	46 MAIN STREET	16,106
ASHBY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	812 MAIN STREET	15,426
GAY-KIMBALL LIBRARY	10 SOUTH MAIN STREET	14,489
PHINEHAS S. NEWTON LIBRARY	19 ON THE COMMON	9,272
HUBBARDSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	7 MAIN STREET	7,630
PETERSHAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY	23 COMMON ST.	6,872
MASON PUBLIC LIBRARY	16 DARLING HILL ROAD	5,965
NEW IPSWICH LIBRARY	6 MAIN STREET	5,444
FOBES MEMORIAL LIBRARY	4 MAPLE STREET UNIT #9	5,050
PAIGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY	87 PETERSHAM ROAD	4,137
PHILLIPS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	25 TEMPLETON ROAD	2,735
MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY	5 MAIN STREET	2,560

Farmers Markets in Gardner

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Ashburnham Farmers' Market	1 Gardner Road	06/01/2017 to 10/26/2017	Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Ashby Farmers Market	Town Common, Main Street, Rte 119
Athol Farmers Market	Athol Uptown Common	June to October	Sat:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM;		Visit
Barre Farmer's Market		10/25/2014 to	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Farmers' Market at Riverfront Park	Boulder Drive	July to October			Visit
Fitchburg/Burbank Campus Farmers Market	Health Alliance Hospital, Burbank Campus
Gardner	Park Street
Go Fresh mobile farmer's market					Visit
Hardwick Farmers' Market	Town Green	June to October	sun:11:00 am - 2:00 pm;	Yes	Visit
Holden	Damon House Lot, Corner of Rt. 31 and 122 A	May to October
Holden	Shrewsbury and Wachusett Streets
Leominster Marketplace	25 West Street	05/07/2016 to 09/17/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
New Braintree	1890 Barre Rd. (Rte. 67)
Petersham Friday Market		06/17/2016 to 10/21/2016			Visit
Phillipston Farmers Market	Town Center
Pinecroft Farmers Market	539-555 Prospect Street	06/05/2016 to 10/23/2016	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Rindge Farmers and Crafters Market	Bradford Street and Route 202	05/10/2018 to 10/04/2018	Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Yes
Sterling Farmers Market	Park st. at Town Hall
Team Jaffrey Farmers Market	28 Main St	06/04/2018 to 09/24/2018	Mon: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Westminster Farmers' Market	21-33 Academy St. (Town Common)	05/04/2018 to 10/26/2018	Fri: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Hotels in Gardner

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colonial Hotel

South Gardner Hotel Pub & Bar

Restaurants in Gardner

29 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angler

Blue Moon Diner

Blueprint

Chair City Diner

Four Season Chinese Cuisine

Friendly's

Gabby's Restaurant

Garden Pizza & Seafood

Green Tea

Kay's Dairy Bar

Kenny's Chinese Restaurant

Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub

Papa Gino's

Paramount Cafe

Parker House of Pizza

Patriot Pizza

Patriots Pizza Roast Beef & Pizza

Reno's Pizzeria

SAWA

Sawa

Sorrento's Pizza

Stefano's House of Pizza

Taco Rey Coliman

Tata's Fonda

Templeton Pub

The Hen House

Town House of Pizza

Williams Steak House

Yen Yen Chinese Restaurant

Cafes in Gardner

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Edesia Cafe

Starbucks

The Vice

Victoria Coffee

Westminster Cafe

Cinemas in Gardner

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gardner Cinemas

Monuments in Gardner

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westminster Soldiers' Monument

Clinics in Gardner

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Community Health Connections

Heywood Urgent Care

Dentists in Gardner

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Mass Oral Surgery

Family Dental Group of Gardner

Family Dentistry

Gardner Smiles

Joseph E. O'Brien D.M.D., P.C. Dentistry

Joseph J. Yamin Orthodontics

US #213305058

Veterinaries in Gardner

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tender Heart Veterinary Care PC

Bus Stations in Gardner

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wilson Bus

Gas Stations in Gardner

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cumberland Farms

Mobil

Shell

Speedway

Westminster Gas

Banks in Gardner

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Athol Savings Bank

Bank of America

Fidelity Bank

Gardner Federal Credit Union

GFA Bank

IC Federal Credit Union

TD Bank

Workers Credit Union

Gyms in Gardner

6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Concepts

Muscleworks Gym

Planet Fitness

Spinfit Kickbox Fitness

Vanarchy Gym

Zen Yoga

Golf Courses in Gardner

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gardner Municipal Golf Course

Golf RX

Westminster Country Club

Breweries in Gardner

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Gardner Ale House	American Restaurant, Take Out Restaurants, American Restaurants, Caterers, Restaurants, Irish Restau	74 Parker St	9786690122	Visit
Wachusett Brewing Company	Brewery	175 State Rd E	19788749965, 9788749965	Visit

Nursing Homes in Gardner

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
GARDNER REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER 59 EASTWOOD CIRCLE	For profit - Corporation	124	113	3/5	—	3/5	4/5	9786328776
WACHUSETT MANOR 32 HOSPITAL HILL ROAD	For profit - Corporation	96	87	3/5	—	4/5	2/5	9786325477

Pharmacies in Gardner

6 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CVS - 2098	314 MAIN STREET	978-632-1760
RITE AID - 10077	52 PEARSON BOULEVARD	978-632-4818
RITE AID - 10078	232 MAIN STREET	978-630-2808
SUPER STOP AND SHOP - 0434	384 TIMPANY BOULEVARD	978-632-8644
WAL-MART - 2155	677 TIMPANY BOULEVARD	978-630-1352
WESTMINISTER PHARMACY	128 MAIN STREET	978-874-5812

Daycare Centers in Gardner

6 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
123 GROW CHILD CENTER, INC. 838 WEST BROADWAY	CENTER BASED — LARGE GROUP	(978) 632-1715	OPEN
GUILD OF ST. AGNES - GARDNER 155 GREEN ST	CENTER BASED — LARGE GROUP	(978) 632-9335	OPEN
MECHANIC CHILD CARE AND HEAD START CENTER 95 MECHANIC ST. - SUITE B	HEAD START — LARGE GROUP	(978) 632-3102	OPEN
MERIDIAN GYMNASTICS AND YOUTH FITNESS PRESCHOOL 871 W BROADWAY	CENTER BASED — LARGE GROUP	(978) 630-1100	OPEN
MOC CHILD CARE AND HEAD START SERVICES - GARRISON CTR. FOR ECE 444 GREEN ST	HEAD START — LARGE GROUP	(978) 630-9494	OPEN
MOC CHILD CARE AND HEAD START SERVICES / SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM 68 COLEMAN ST	HEAD START — LARGE GROUP	(978) 630-2290	OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Gardner

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
ENERGICA ROBS DYNO SERV	45 Fredette Street	ChargePoint Network		1	J1772COMBO	public
MT WACHUSETT CC MWCC STA 1	444 Green St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
MT WACHUSETT CC MWCC STA 2	444 Green St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
MT WACHUSETT CC MWCC STA 3	444 Green St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Gardner

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
76 Elmwood Road (24950)	GTOWER	93
76 Elmwood Road (24950)	GTOWER	93
87 BYFIELD RD (24911)	LTOWER	71
87 BYFIELD RD (24911)	LTOWER	71
249 HIGH ROCK ST (61562)	MTOWER	61
249 HIGH ROCK ST (61562)	MTOWER	61
653 BEARSDEN RD (61491)	GTOWER	59
653 BEARSDEN RD (61491)	GTOWER	59
1140 Greenville Rd	MTOWER	48
1140 Greenville Rd	MTOWER	48
100 ALLEN HILL RD (61536)	MTOWER	47
100 ALLEN HILL RD (61536)	MTOWER	47
601-603 FITCHBURG STATE ROAD	MTOWER	47
601-603 FITCHBURG STATE ROAD	MTOWER	47
150 Allen Hill Road	TOWER	47

Fire Stations in Gardner

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Gardner Fire Department	70 City Hall AVE	Career			978-630-4051
Hubbardston Fire Department	7 Main ST Unit #5	Mostly volunteer			978-928-4423

Power Plants Near Gardner

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
THEODORE DRIVE COMMUNITY SOLAR	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-71.8	OP
PINETREE POWER FITCHBURG	WOOD/WOOD WASTE BIOMASS	221117	-71.9	OP
FITCHBURG GAS RECOVERY	LANDFILL GAS	221117	-71.9	OP
SYNCARPHA WESTMINSTER HYBRID	BATTERIES; SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-71.9	V
WESTMINSTER RENEWABLES, LLC	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-71.9	OP
DEPT OF CORRECTIONS NCCI WIND	ONSHORE WIND TURBINE	221115	-71.9	OP
MT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE	ONSHORE WIND TURBINE	221115	-72.0	OP
CLARK ROAD SOLAR 1, LLC	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-72.0	OP
GARDNER SOLAR 1	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-72.0	OP
KS SOLAR SIX LLC	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-72.0	OP
GARDNER - OTTER RIVER ROAD	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-72.0	OP
WEST STREET SOLAR 1 LLC	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-72.0	OP
WILLIAMSVILLE HYBRID	BATTERIES; SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-72.1	V

Bridges in Gardner

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2012	187	32,655	G
Culvert	Steel	1969	39	23,526	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	139	22,179	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1961	144	18,730	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1961	132	18,730	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1961	142	18,730	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1961	132	18,730	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	121	18,730	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	129	18,730	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2013	188	18,681	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	127	16,350	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1968	25	16,300	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1969	108	11,745	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1969	80	11,662	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	73	11,662	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1969	108	11,427	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1980	63	11,416	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1969	79	11,015	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	66	11,015	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1924	29	5,500	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1963	39	4,429	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1938	31	4,267	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1885	49	4,050	G
Culvert	Concrete	1939	20	2,938	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1969	92	2,716	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1969	93	2,716	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1908	51	2,104	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1874	40	2,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1939	26	1,741	F
Culvert	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	2004	23	1,622	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1990	143	1,300	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1930	37	1,100	F
Slab	Concrete	2012	28	800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1938	35	650	P
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2011	55	500	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1938	37	400	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1998	45	250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1980	110	150	F
Frame	Concrete	2006	36	100	G
Frame	Concrete	2006	28	100	G
Frame	Concrete	2004	36		G

Correctional Facilities in Gardner

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
NORTH CENTRAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION	500 COLONY ROAD	STATE	959	1,012	OPEN

Airports Near Gardner

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Bradley International Airport	BDL	Large Airport
Concord Municipal Airport	CON	Medium Airport
Dillant Hopkins Airport	EEN	Medium Airport
Laurence G Hanscom Field	BED	Medium Airport
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport	MHT	Medium Airport
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport	BAF	Medium Airport
Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base	CEF	Medium Airport
Worcester Regional Airport	ORH	Medium Airport
B&B Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Bancroft Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Puffin Farm Heliport	—	Small Airport
Brookline Airport	—	Small Airport
Buell Farm Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Cooper Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Country Club Air Park	—	Small Airport
Crow Island Airport (Pvt)	—	Small Airport
Dresser Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Eastford Airport	—	Small Airport
Ellington Airport	—	Small Airport
Fitchburg Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Frank D. Comerford Airport	—	Small Airport
Gardner Municipal Airport	GDM	Small Airport
Hadley Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawthorne Feather Airpark	—	Small Airport
Holloway Airport	—	Small Airport
Hopedale Industrial Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Huff Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Intervale Airport	—	Small Airport
Jaffrey Airfield Silver Ranch Airport	AFN	Small Airport
Kallander Field	—	Small Airport
Laurie Field	—	Small Airport
Major W. Guth STOLport	—	Small Airport
Marshall's Airport	—	Small Airport
Mason Airfield	—	Small Airport
Miller Farm Airfield	—	Small Airport
Minute Man Air Field	MMN	Small Airport
Nashua Airport / Boire Field	ASH	Small Airport
Norm's Field	—	Small Airport
North Central State Airport	SFZ	Small Airport
North Windham Airport	—	Small Airport
Northampton Airport	—	Small Airport
Onyon Airport	—	Small Airport
Orange Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Pasport Airport	—	Small Airport
Pepperell Airport	—	Small Airport
Pilgrim's Home Airfield	—	Small Airport
Roberts Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Santa's Airport	—	Small Airport
Sids Airport	—	Small Airport
Sky Glen Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Gardner

16 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Ashburnham Police Station	99 Central Street
Barre Police Department	40 West Street
Fitchburg Police Station	20 Elm Street
Fitzwilliam
Holden Police Dept	1420 Main Street
Mason Police Department	38 Darling Hill Road
Oakham Police Dept	178 Barre Road
Petersham Police Station	15 East Street
Phillipston Police Dept	40 The Common
Princeton Police Dept	1 Town Hall Drive
Royalston Police Station	1 Athol Road
Rutland Police Dept	242 Main Street
Sp Leominster	Haws Street
State Police Holden	612 Main Street
West Boylston Police Dept	140 North Main Street
Westminster Police Station	7 South Street

Grocery Stores in Gardner

24 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
A-1 Mart	Convenience Store	157 West St
ALDI 73155	Supermarket	360 Timpany Blvd
Alltown Gardner 327	Convenience Store	17 Pearson Blvd
Burke's Market	Convenience Store	236 Park St
Cumberland Farms 6705	Convenience Store	163 Patriots Rd
Cumberland Farms 6754	Convenience Store	130 Main St
CVS PHARMACY 2098	Other	314 Main St
DOLLAR TREE 1179	Other	350 Timpany Blvd
El Coqui Market 2 Parker	Convenience Store	4-12 Parker St
Family Dollar 2232	Other	90 West St
HANNAFORD SUPERMARKET 8019	Super Store	21 Timpany Blvd
Honey Land Farm Mini Mart	Convenience Store	51 Chestnut St
Hubbardston Market NA	Convenience Store	32 Main St
Jay's Variety	Convenience Store	32 Broadway
Nouria 264 Timpany Boulevard 1028	Convenience Store	264 Timpany Blvd
Nouria 4 Oak Street 1252	Convenience Store	4 Oak St
Nouria 6 Pearson Boulevard 1029	Convenience Store	6 Pearson Blvd
Ocean State Job Lot 215	Other	46 Pearson Blvd
Price Chopper Gardner 239	Supermarket	560 Main St
South Gardner Minimart	Convenience Store	94 S Main St
Speedway 2461	Convenience Store	19 Pearson Blvd
Town Convenience	Convenience Store	3 Pine St
Walgreens 17177	Other	232 Main St
Walmart 2155	Super Store	677 Timpany Blvd

Treatment Centers in Gardner

20 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Carl E Dahl House at Evergreen Grove - CoOccurring Enhanced (COE)	Substance Abuse	978-830-3276
Catholic Charities - Leominster Womens Program	Substance Abuse	508-754-1865
Clearbrook Treatment Center MA LLC	Substance Abuse	800-547-4615
Community Health Connections Inc	Both	978-878-8100
Community Health Connections Inc - ACTION Community Health Center	Substance Abuse	978-878-8100
Community Health Connections Inc - Fitchburg Community Health Center	Substance Abuse	978-878-8100
Community Health Connections Inc - Gardner Community Health Center	Substance Abuse	978-410-6131
Fitchburg Comprehensive Trt Center - Habit Opco LLC	Substance Abuse	978-343-6300 x206
GAAMHA Inc - Pathway House	Substance Abuse	978-632-4574 x350
Heywood Hospital	Mental Health	978-632-3420
LUK Inc - Crisis Center Behav Health Clinic	Both	978-829-2287
McLean Ambulatory and Residential - Treatment Center at Naukeag	Substance Abuse	800-230-8764
McLean Fernside	Substance Abuse	978-464-2141
New Horizons Medical	Both	978-488-0889
Recovery Centers of America - Clinical Stabilization Services	Substance Abuse	978-571-1700
Recovery Centers of America - Westminster Acute Treatment Services	Substance Abuse	978-571-1700
Recovery Centers of America - Westminster Outpatient	Substance Abuse	978-571-6050
Spring Hill Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	978-913-2910
Stetson School Inc	Mental Health	978-355-4541
VA Central Western Massachusetts - Fitchburg CBOC	Both	413-584-4040 x6200

DOL Wage Violations in Gardner

4 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $145,378 in back wages owed to 341 employees.

Violations

$145,378

Back Wages Owed

341

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
ADVANCED CABLE TIES, INC.	—	—	01440	All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing	1	$95,448	$1,061	90
HEYWOOD HOSPITAL	—	—	01440	—	1	$45,840	$193	238
Pete's Tire Barn #2	—	—	01440	—	1	$4,016	$402	10
Gardner-Athol Area Mental Health Association,	—	—	01440	—	1	$73	$24	3

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gardner

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
AMITA BUDDHISM SOCIETY INC	7 MOHAWK DR
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH	72 RYAN ST
BREAD OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD	22 STATE RD E
CHAIR CITY CHURCH	PO BOX 654
CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ENRICHMENT TIM E INC	44 STREETER RD
CHRISTIAN TABERNACLE OF BOSTON CORP	129 LEO DR
FEDERATED CHURCH OF HUBBARDSTON	MAIN ST
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 396
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	14 HIGH ST
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH	PO BOX 477
FIRST KINGDOM CHURCH OF ASPHODEL	12 SIMONDS HILL RD
FIRST PARISH UNITARIAN CHURCH OF HUBBARDSTON	ON THE COMMON
GRACE MINISTRIES INC	194 CENTRAL ST APT 433
IGLESIA CRISTIANA SIQUEM INC	234 PINE ST
MARK 16 ENDTIME MINISTRIES	285 LOVEWELL ST
MINISTRY PLACE INC	61 COLONY RD
MISSIONARY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL INC	8 LEOMINSTER ST
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH	PO BOX 459
REDEMPTION ROCK CHURCH	1 HAGER PARK RD
TRUE GRACE MINISTRIES INC	138 COLONY RD
WESTMINSTER FOURSQUARE CHURCH	PO BOX 456

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gardner

What is the population of Gardner?

Gardner has a population of 21,075 residents and is located in Massachusetts. The population density is 955 people per square mile, spread across 23.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.5% female and 50.5% male.

Is Gardner expensive to live in?

Gardner is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 105.8 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $62,948, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $271,300 (4% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,071 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Gardner safe?

Gardner is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 339 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,498 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Gardner receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Gardner?

Gardner has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.3 inches, with 75.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 37.

How is the job market in Gardner?

Gardner has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,378. There are 27,743 business establishments in the area, including 1,794 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 12.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Gardner?

The median home value in Gardner is $271,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $361,910. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,071. Fair market rent is $1,822 for a 1-bedroom and $2,300 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 56.7%. The average annual property tax is $7,321.

How are the schools in Gardner?

Schools in Gardner score 6.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 22.8% of adults in Gardner hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Gardner?

The obesity rate in Gardner is 35.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.6% of adults are smokers. 27.0% are physically inactive. 28.3% of residents report depression. 6.9% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 91.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,071.

What is transportation like in Gardner?

The average commute in Gardner is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 69.5% of workers drive alone to work, 2.2% use public transit, and 12.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Gardner?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gardner is 81.3% White, 4.7% Black or African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino. 88.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 11.8% speak Spanish. 7.0% of the population are military veterans. 16.0% of residents have a disability. 96.7% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

South Ashburnham, MA 1,174 pop · 3.4 mi Baldwinville, MA 2,454 pop · 4.8 mi Winchendon, MA 4,407 pop · 7.2 mi Fitchburg, MA 41,633 pop · 8.9 mi Leominster, MA 43,697 pop · 11.9 mi Athol, MA 8,711 pop · 12.3 mi Lunenburg, MA 2,163 pop · 13.3 mi Rutland, MA 1,796 pop · 14.8 mi Orange, MA 3,793 pop · 15.5 mi Townsend, MA 1,082 pop · 15.6 mi Jaffrey, NH 2,885 pop · 15.8 mi Greenville, NH 1,102 pop · 16.2 mi Shirley, MA 1,256 pop · 16.7 mi South Lancaster, MA 1,991 pop · 18.0 mi

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