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Gardner, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County
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
B
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
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$271,300 home value, $1,071/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
339 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$271,300
4% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
8% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.7%
13% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,575
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$271,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$361,910
Median Sale Price
$377,500
Median List Price
$425,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.7%
Owner-Occupied
43.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,071/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,445/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
32 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
18.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$253
Active Inventory
27
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
56.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $271,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $361,910 |
| Median Sale Price | $377,500 |
| Median List Price | $425,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $253 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,071 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,445 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 32 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.5% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 27 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $253 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 56.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,575 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 29.5% |