At a Glance
Median Income
$118,750
$45,614 per capita
Home Value
$243,800
Zillow: $351,786
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
11.0% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gardner residents earn a median household income of $118,750 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,614. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gardner is $243,800 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,786. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
30.2% of adults in Gardner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gardner has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population76
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,750
Per Capita$45,614
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$246M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$351,786
Housing Units38
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.7 in/yr
Elevation889 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute39 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Gardner was built in 1975.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hector International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.