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Gardner, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 23 miles NW of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) 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.
In Gardner, about 46% of adults are married.
Interestingly, Gardner is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Gardner had a median family income of $47,164.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Gardner ($3,550). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 55% of housing units in Gardner are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Gardner benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Massachusetts.
In Gardner, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Gardner to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Average Household Size |  |  |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Gardner colleges • Gardner travel • Gardner mortgages and property.
 | Gardner Colleges Gardner colleges and trade schools. |
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 | Gardner Mortgage Gardner property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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