Gardner, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
20,605
Unemployment
5.0%
Poverty
13.7%
Median Home
$192,500
Median Income
$51,708
Median Rent
$867
Gardner SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
5
Gardner, MA Crime Report
351
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,701.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-27.47%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gardner / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 351 | 1,701.5 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 93 | 450.8 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 9.7 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 19.4 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 76 | 368.4 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 258 | 1,250.7 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 32 | 155.1 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 207 | 1,003.4 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 19 | 92.1 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Gardner, MA Cost Of Living
108
Gardner's Overall Cost Of Living
Gardner's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gardner | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 121 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 119 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 91 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 128 | 116 | 100 | |
Gardner, MA Photos
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Rankings for Gardner in Massachusetts
Map Of Gardner, MA
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Population over time in Gardner
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,605 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 20,555 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 20,496 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 20,334 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 20,306 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 20,279 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 20,251 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 20,250 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 20,323 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 20,386 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gardner
| Race | Gardner | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.1% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.0% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.9% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Gardner
| Gender | Gardner | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gardner for adults over 25
| Education | Gardner | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Gardner, Massachusetts
| Income | Gardner | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.9% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.5% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
