Gardner, Massachusetts

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Northeast Worcester, MA-CT Metro

WhereAtHome Score

66.9

D

out of 100

Overview

Gardner is a Massachusetts city with a population of approximately 20,974, part of the Worcester, MA-CT metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $379,602. Median household income is $56,974.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,974 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $379,602 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $56,974 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 31.7 minutes
  • Part of the Worcester, MA-CT metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,974

Source: Census ACS

$379,602

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$56,974

Source: Census ACS

31.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

39

Source: Walk Score

109 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Worcester County (county-level results)

54%
44%
Democrat 225,680
Republican 183,802
Leans D+10.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 54.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 41.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 37.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 39/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 41.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 66.9

Location

Gardner, MA (42.5741, -71.9898)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.