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Gardners, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Gardners is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 76. Residents earn $64,792 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
76 Population 165/sq mi density
$64,792 Median Income $21,182 per capita
$132,300 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,792 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,300 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,792
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $132,300
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.4%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.3%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population76
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Largest GroupWhite 55%
Veterans68.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,792
Per Capita$21,182
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$23,098M
Commute49 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units33
Rent Burden26.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation838 ft (255 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+29.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute49 min
Broadband25.0%
Libraries8

Is Gardners a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gardners receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Gardners stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gardners is $64,792, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gardners is $132,300, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Gardners experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 27.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Gardners has a population of 76 with a density of 165 people per square mile. The median age is 61.2 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (55.3%), with 2.6% Hispanic.

Population

76
Total Population
165
People / sq mi
61.2yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 75%
Female 25%

Race & Ethnicity

Gardners vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.6%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.4%
0% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gardners vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gardners is $64,792, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes.

Income: Gardners vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,792
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,182
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
IRS Avg AGI$89,422

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.3%
15% above US avg
Establishments (County)6,995
County GDP$23,098M

Business (County)

Restaurants574
Healthcare836
Retail826
Manufacturing212

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,909
69% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time49.2 min
Drive Alone70.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gardners is $132,300, 53% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$132,300
53% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.0%
Housing Units33
Median Year Built1981

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,909
69% above US avg
Effective Rate4.47%
Gardners has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall27.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation838 ft (255 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates40.0064°N, 77.2083°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42041
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9.4-point margin. 25.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.1%
D 44.7%

Winner: Republican by 9.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.4%
4% below US avg
High School+77.9%
Graduate Degree+29.3%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density165/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access25.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities836
Restaurants574
Retail Stores826

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute49.2 min
Drive Alone70.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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