Gardner, MA

Gardner, Massachusetts

Introduction to Gardner, Massachusetts

Gardner, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 23 miles NW of Worcester, Massachusetts and 50 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is considered part of the Fitchburg - Leominster metropolitan area. Gardner has a population of 20,770.

Gardner History

The city of Gardner is named after Col. Thomas Gardner. The city was first settled in 1764. In 1785 it was incorporated as a town. Land grants were received from the surrounding towns of Westminster, Winchendon, Ashburnham and Templeton. Gardner became a major center for lumber and furniture industries during 1805. In 1923, Gardner was incorporated as a city. It is also known as "The Furniture Capital of New England" and the "Chair City."

Gardner and nearby Attractions

• Heritage State Park
• Crystal Lake
• Rome Furniture Warehouse
• Big Chair - Elm Street
• Dunn State Park

Things To Do In Gardner

Gardner offers a number of recreational activities. You can visit the chair and furniture manufacturing companies of the city. There are several unique shops, restaurants and bars in Gardner. The city also has a municipal golf course.

Gardner Transportation

Air transportation is available from Worcester Regional Airport.

Gardner Higher Education

Mount Wachusett Community College is the local college.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Gardner, MA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Gardner Almanac

Gardner Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gardner Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gardner Public Libraries

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Gardner Hospitals

HEYWOOD HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
242 GREEN STREET
(978) 632-3420
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Gardner

Gardner High Schools (2004)

GARDNER HIGH
200 CATHERINE STREET
978-632-1600
Serves 979 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

PROSPECT
75 EAST BROADWAY
978-630-4076
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 7 students.

Gardner Colleges

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Mount Wachusett Community College

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