Gardner, Massachusetts

Population 20,204

Gardner is located in Worcester County, MA. The population is 20,204, making Gardner the 4th largest city in Worcester County.

There are 7 public schools in Gardner with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Gardner is low , and there are 33 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Gardner is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Gardner property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Gardner include South Ashburnham, Templeton and Westminster.

Gardner Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.6%

Crime Rate

26.68% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 102
  • Violent Crimes: 339
  • Robbery: 39
  • Burglary: 291
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

17.09% Higher than national avg.
  • 33 offenders in Gardner
  • 16.33 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

158 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 13
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 135

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Massachusetts unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Gardner, MA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Gardner's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
2 Private Schools

Holy Family Academy

Sacred Heart Of Jesus Elementary School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Gardner, MA

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34 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Gardner, MA issued 34 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Gardner, MA issued 24 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $865
  • 1 Bedroom: $871
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,146
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,447
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,727

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Environmental Hazards

158 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Gardner, MA has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Gardner, MA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.44 Average
    Gardner, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25.67°
  • February 29.07°
  • March 38.27°
  • April 50.08°
  • May 58.74°
  • June 67.93°
  • July 74.48°
  • August 71.92°
  • September 63.88°
  • October 52.15°
  • November 41.15°
  • December 31.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Gardner, MA

Earthquakes
Gardner, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Gardner, MA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Gardner, MA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Gardner, MA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Gardner, MA: $46,410

Unemployment

Unemployment in Gardner is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.45%
White Collar - 51.55%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Niki Tsongas

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

5 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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