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Gardner, Kansas


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Gardner, Kansas

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.

The People and Families of Gardner

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Gardner Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

Of Note

High Points

Gardner strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Gardner Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 10%Gardner People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Gardner College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Gardner Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Gardner, KS

Comparing Gardner to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women59
Racial Diversity48
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better710
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income710
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times74
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Affordability of Rents41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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