At a Glance
Median Income
$62,948
$34,248 per capita
Home Value
$271,300
Zillow: $373,721
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
329/100K
629/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.6% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gardner residents earn a median household income of $62,948 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,248. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,743 business establishments, including 1,794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gardner is $271,300 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $373,721. Median rent is $1,071/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Gardner reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 629/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Gardner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gardner has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population21,075
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density955/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,948
Per Capita$34,248
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
A
Home Value$271,300
Rent$1,071
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$373,721
Housing Units9,575
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent329/100K
Property629/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,115 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries70
Did You Know?
Gardner was founded in 1764.
The median home in Gardner was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.