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 (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Gardner Cinemas
Cinema
Food and Drink (12) F
West End Beagle Club
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Anthony's Liquor Mart
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McNally's Grille and Pub
Bar
Templeton Spirits
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Crystal Lake Park
Park
Crystal Lake Park
Park
Stedman Playground
Park
Greenwood Memorial Pool & Spray Park
Park
Monument Park
Park
Jackson Playground
Playground
Jackson Skate Park
Playground
Olivia Case Playground
Park
Greenwood Playground
Playground
Greenwood Playground
Park
Pulaski Playground & Dog Park
Playground
Dunn Park
Park
Wilder Field
Park
Bickford Playground
Park
Kermit Coleman Field
Park
Shops (15) F
Stop & Buy
Convenience Store
Pearson Boulevard Shell
Convenience Store
Pearson Blvd Shell
Convenience Store
Hair Excitement
Hairdresser
Alltown Gardner
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Aubuchon Hardware
Home Improvement
Rob Rou
Hairdresser
Ocean State Job Lot
Discount Store
Verizon
Electronics
Big Lots
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
AT&T
Electronics
Mr. Mikes Mini Mart
Convenience Store
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Gardner.
Public Transit Stops (19)
Stops & Stations A+
Henry Heywood Hospital
Bus Stop
Henry Heywood Hospital
Bus Stop
Heywood-Wakefield Building
Bus Stop
Gardner High School/Hillside Gardens
Bus Stop
Mount Wachusett Community College - Main Entrance
Bus Stop
Mount Wachusett Community College
Bus Stop
Dunn Pond
Bus Stop
Graham Street and Parker Street
Bus Stop
Gardner-City Hall Ave./Connors Street
Bus Stop
Former Atter's Supermarket
Bus Stop
Gardner High-Rise
Bus Stop
Gardner Highrise
Bus Stop
MART maintenance facility
Bus Stop
Gardner Plaza
Bus Stop
Timpany Plaza
Bus Stop
Olde English Village
Bus Stop
So. Main St./E Broadway Street
Bus Stop
Heritage Village/So.Gardner Center
Bus Stop
Wal-Mart Plaza
Bus Stop
East Templeton (Rte. 2A & Rte. 101)
Bus Stop
Otter River - Route 68 & Main Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Gardner is 112/100 - which is 16% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime A-

Gardner crime rates are 1,055 per 100k, which is 24% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
853 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
203 crimes per 100k A-
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employment C-

The median income in Gardner is $51,708 - which is 27% lower than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$51,708 F
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Heywood Hospital
Hospital
Former Elm Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Gardner Fire Department
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Heywood Medical Group
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ashburnham Fire Department
Fire Station
Templeton Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Gardner home prices are $192,500 - which is 44% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$192,500 B
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools D+

The Gardner graduation rate is 79% - which is 9% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
38% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (5) F
Gardner Middle School
Elm Street School
Holy Family Academy
Waterford Street
Wachusett Hills Christian School
Overlook Middle School
Briggs Elementary
High Schools (4) A
Gardner High
Pathways Early College Innovation School
The Gateway To College
Gardner Academy For Learning And Technology
Oakmont Regional High School
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ratings A-

Gardner has an overall rating of 78% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Gardner Area Facts

  • Gardner has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Gardner crime rates are 24% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Gardner is 16% lower than the Massachusetts average

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Small Town Features 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Gardner is one of those small towns that offer a lot of nothing. However, I've lived here for two years and wouldn't leave at all. There are very few large businesses, so it's hard to find a job. However, if you venture about 15 miles down the road, then you begin to see shopping ...Read More centers, banks, and larger businesses that offer the kind of money that you need to live in the town. My favorite place to visit is Dunn State Park. It's beautiful in the winter with snow on the ground and comfortable in the summer since it's really not that hot all the time.

You'll find a few attractions in Gardner that you might not expect. One is a pool hall called Shooters Billiards. As long as you visit before about 11 at night, then you'll have a good time. The bar does offer discounts on certain days of the week. DeeDees Treasures is a fun place to go as well if you like antiques and unique items that you can't usually find in retail stores. Read Less
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Compare Gardner, MA Livability

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Crystal Lake Park
      Crystal Lake Park
      Stedman Playground
      Greenwood Memorial Pool & Spray Park
      Monument Park
      Jackson Playground
      Jackson Skate Park
      Olivia Case Playground

      Entertainment

      Gardner Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      West End Beagle Club
      Dunkin' Donuts
      D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
      KFC
      Anthony's Liquor Mart
      Burger King
      Wendy's
      Subway

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Gardner? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Gardner.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Gardner? The cost of living in Gardner is 112/100 - which is 16% lower than Massachusetts.
      Gardner
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Gardner? Gardner crime rates are 1,055, which are 24% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,055 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 95

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -18%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Gardner? The median income in Gardner is $51,708 which is 27% lower than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $51,7087% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,9646% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Heywood Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Gardner home prices? Gardner home prices are $192,500 - which is 44% lower than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $192,5004% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8679% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      13% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Gardner have good schools? The Gardner graduation rate is 79% - which is 9% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      21% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Gardner a good place to live? Gardner has an overall rating of 78% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      97%

      4 total surveys

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