Gardner, MA
Living in Gardner
Bikeability24
Walkability46
Commute34
Public Transit29
Affordability68
Public Safety49
Airports55
Hospitals28
Colleges89
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+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
$50kMedian 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
$186kMedian Home Value-$23k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$721Median 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
Holy Family Academy
1 miles, SW
Wachusett Hills Christian School
2 miles, SE
Applewild School
9 miles, E
Notre Dame Preparatory School
10 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Gardner, MA
Fitchburg State University
10 miles, E
Franklin Pierce University
14 miles, N
Anna Maria College
18 miles, S
Assumption College
22 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gardner, MA
Heywood Hospital -
0 miles, NE
Athol Memorial Hospital
11 miles, W
Healthalliance Hospitals, Inc
12 miles, E
Taravista Behavioral Health Center
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Gardner, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
23 miles, S
Manchester Airport
37 miles, NE
Bradley International Airport
57 miles, SW