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Gardner, Kansas, in Johnson county, is 7 miles SW of Olathe, Kansas (center to center) and 27 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Gardner has a population of 9,396.
In Gardner, about 62% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
In 2000, Gardner had a median family income of $54,554. Gardner is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in Gardner value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Gardner ($1,050). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 71% of housing units in Gardner are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Gardner pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Gardner, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.
Gardner strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Gardner to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better |  | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone |  | |
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