Gardner, MA

Living in Gardner

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 46
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Commute 34
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 89
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Schools 44
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Residents

21k Population +224 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
62% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$1.3k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office22%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$186k Median Home Value -$23k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$721 Median Monthly Rent +$80 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier46%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K33%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene56%
LP gas2%
Utility gas19%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gardner

United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43

Property Crime in Gardner

United States48
Massachusetts28
Worcester Metro Area23
Worcester County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 3 17
Feb 25 3 12
Mar 33 4 11
Apr 45 4 4
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 4 0
Nov 38 4 3
Dec 27 4 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gardner

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gardner, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gardner, MA

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Holy Family Academy
1 miles, SW
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Applewild School
9 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Gardner, MA

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Anna Maria College
18 miles, S
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Assumption College
22 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gardner, MA

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Heywood Hospital -
0 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Gardner, MA

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Manchester Airport
37 miles, NE
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