At a Glance
Median Income
$64,792
$21,182 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.3% poverty rate
How Gardners Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gardners's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gardners a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gardners residents earn a median household income of $64,792 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,182. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,995 business establishments, including 574 restaurants.
Education
32.4% of adults in Gardners hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gardners has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population76
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born28.9%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,792
Per Capita$21,182
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$23,098M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,253
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$326,545
Housing Units33
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Premature Death5,769/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation838 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+29.3%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Gardners was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
28.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 574 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.