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Gardiner, Maine

Introduction to Gardiner, Maine

Gardiner, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 46 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 144 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 6,198 residents in the city.

Gardiner History

Gardiner was founded in 1754 by a prominent Boston physician named Dr. Sylvester Gardiner. At that time, it was named Gardinerstown. Early in 1760, the city was set off from Pittston. It was incorporated in 1803 as the town of Gardiner. In its early years, shipbuilding and trade were the primary industries. Gardiner was reincorporated as a city in 1849.

Gardiner and nearby Attractions

  • Old Fort Western
  • Pine Tree State Arboretum
  • Children's Discovery Museum
  • Peacock Beach State Park
  • Fort Edgecomb State Historic Site
  • Edward Arlington Robinson House

Things To Do In Gardiner

While in Gardiner, one can visit the Pine Tree State Arboretum and the Children's Discovery Museum. The Old Fort Western, a wooden fort built in 1754, is also nearby. The Peacock Beach State Park includes a small beach and swimming area and is ideal for a family day out. One can also visit the Damariscotta Lake State Park. Local music shows are organized at the Johnson Hall Theater.

Gardiner Transportation

Portland International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Gardiner Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Southern Maine and Saint Joseph’s College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Gardiner Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Gardiner Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Gardiner, ME

Comparing Gardiner to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population74
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men58
Children Under 5 Years Old37
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home94
Public Transportation Use58
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing91
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime64

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