Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Groundhouse Coffee
Coffee Shop
Groundhouse Coffee
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) C-
Gardner Aquatic Center
Water Park
Gardner Historical Museum
Museum
Historic Lanesfield One Room Schoolhouse
Museum
Lanesville School Historic Site
Attraction
Food and Drink (12) F
Tumbleweed Grill and Bar
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Moonlight Liquor
Alcohol
Planet Sub
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Gardner Liquor Store
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (39) A+
Cornerstone Park
Park
Meadowbrook Park
Park
Brookside Park
Park
Winwood Park
Park
Westside Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Gardner Airport Playground
Playground
Stone Creek Park
Park
Stone Creek Park
Park
Navy Park
Park
Gardner Celebration Park
Park
Gardner Lake Park
Park
Shops (9) F
The Mane On Main
Hairdresser
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Mazee Nail Spa
Beauty
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Minit Mart
Convenience Store
Edgerton Truck Stop
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Gardner.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Gardner is 99/100 - which is 11% higher than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime A+

Gardner crime rates are 931 per 100k, which is 61% lower than Kansas
Property Crime
776 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
155 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Gardner is $78,193 - which is 46% higher than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$78,193
B+
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
A-
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health B+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Gardner Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Johnson County Fire District 1 Station 1
Fire Station
Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital
Hospital
First Point Urgent Care KS
Clinic
Gardner Police Department
Police
Johnson County Fire District #1 Station 122
Fire Station
Johnson County Fire District 1 Station 3
Fire Station
Johnson County Sheriffs Operation Center
Police
Olathe Health Urgent Care - Gardner Edgerton
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D-
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housing A+

Gardner home prices are $201,100 - which is 49% higher than Kansas
Home Price
$201,100
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
18%
A+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B-

The Gardner graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Kansas
School Test Scores
45%
F
High School Grad. Rates
90%
B+
Elementary Schools (9) A
Gardner Elem
Wheatridge Middle School
Sunflower Elementary
Madison Elementary
Grand Star Elementary
Trail Ridge Middle School
Moonlight Elementary School
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
Nike Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Gardner Edgerton High
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ratings B-

Gardner has an overall rating of 69% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes
C+
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Gardner Is The Perfect Blend 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I'm living in Gardner, KS, which is located approximately 30 to 45 minutes outside of Kansas City. I feel like I'm living in the perfect blend of small town meets big city.

The people here are extremely friendly, and we have a real sense of being neighborly and helping one anoth
...Read More er out. There's not a lot of big things to do here. There's no movie theaters or anything like that. However, we do have many smaller restaurants, shops, and really everything a person needs. A simple and convenient life is what you get here.

I think the best area in Gardner is near Winwood Park. I often grab me a coffee at Grindhouse on Elm Street, then pick up a fresh donut at Daylight Donuts on Main Street, on my way to the park for a leisurely stroll. If I really want to do something different, I go out to eat at Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina on Moonlight Road. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Gardner? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cornerstone Park
      Meadowbrook Park
      Brookside Park
      Winwood Park
      Westside Park
      Veterans Park
      Gardner Airport Playground
      Stone Creek Park

      Entertainment

      Gardner Aquatic Center
      Gardner Historical Museum
      Historic Lanesfield One Room Schoolhouse
      Lanesville School Historic Site

      Food & Drink

      Tumbleweed Grill and Bar
      Sonic
      KFC
      Moonlight Liquor
      Planet Sub
      Domino's
      Gardner Liquor Store
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Gardner? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Gardner.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Gardner a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Gardner Pharmacy

      Doctors