Gardner, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
20,496
Population Density
929
Labor Participaton
61.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.6%
Median Household Income
$48,915
Median Individual Income
$31,852
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$44,276

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$175,200
Median Gross Rent
$786
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,546
Housing Units
9,212
People who reside in Gardner live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
45%
Apt, Condo, Other
55%
Analysis

Income

Households in Gardner earn signifcantly less money than the national median income, averaging 19% less per household.

Housing

Gardner has a median house price of $175,200. The cost of owning a home in Gardner is less than most areas. The cost of renting in Gardner is 22% less than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 4%

Demographics

The median age in Gardner is 41. Gardner has a population that is older than in comparison to the US median age.

Gardner ranks in the lowest of the nation for having an educated population and has significantly less college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Gardner Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 175,200 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,546 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 786 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 10.4% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 49% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 929 885 93
Personal Comparison
Gardner Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 48,915 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 31,852 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 44,276 60,923 46,881
Median Age 40.6 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 61.4% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 18.6% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Gardner, MA
929
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Gardner is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics