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Crime in Gardner summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gardner. Key points include:
There were 202 total crimes in Gardner in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gardner is 948.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gardner is 328.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gardner is 620.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gardner is -55.22% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Gardner Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gardner / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 202 | 948.9 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 70 | 328.8 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.7 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 63 | 295.9 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 132 | 620.1 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 19 | 89.3 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 101 | 474.4 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 56.4 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Gardner summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gardner. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gardner is 109 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gardner is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gardner is $369,177.
The median income in Gardner is $67,518.
Gardner's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gardner Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gardner | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 102 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 117 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 112 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gardner, MA Weather
The average high in Gardner is 55.9° and the average low is 34.5°.
There are 80.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.2 inches of precipitation each year with 72.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gardner |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 72.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Gardner Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gardner
The current population in Gardner is 21,148. The population has increased 3.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,148 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 21,075 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 21,090 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 21,183 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 20,605 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 20,610 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 20,555 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 20,496 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 20,334 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 20,306 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 20,279 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 20,251 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 20,250 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 20,323 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 20,386 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gardner
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Gardner is:
77.6% White with 16,420 White residents.
4.0% African American with 851 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 28 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 514 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 21 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 1,058 Two Or More residents.
10.7% Hispanic with 2,256 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gardner | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.6% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.0% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gardner
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Gardner is 48.3% female with 10,216 female residents.
Gardner is 51.7% male with 10,932 male residents.
| Gender | Gardner | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gardner for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Gardner completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Gardner completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Gardner completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Gardner completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Gardner completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Gardner completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Gardner completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Gardner completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Gardner completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gardner | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gardner, Massachusetts
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5.1% of households in Gardner earn Less than $10,000.
6.4% of households in Gardner earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.7% of households in Gardner earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Gardner earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Gardner earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Gardner earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.9% of households in Gardner earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.0% of households in Gardner earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.0% of households in Gardner earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.2% of households in Gardner earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gardner | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.4% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.0% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.2% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
