Best Places to Live in Gardner (zip 01440), Massachusetts

Living in 01440 Gardner, MA is a great experience! It's a small town with a population of around 8,000 people, so you get to know everyone in the community and really become part of the fabric of the place. The town has a lot of charm and character, and on any given day you can find yourself surrounded by lush green hills and meadows, friendly locals out walking their dogs or enjoying an ice cream at one of the many local eateries. The area is also home to several parks, lakes and great outdoor activities for those who love spending time outdoors. With its diverse range of shops, restaurants and cultural offerings for all ages, there's always something new to explore here in Gardner! Mid-sized city - Center of Massachusetts between Connecticut/Rhode Island and New Hampshire border.

State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County
Metro Area: Worcester Metro Area
City: Gardner

Zip Codes: Gardner (zip 01440)
Cost of Living: -0.9% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 470 ft above sea level

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Gardner, Ma Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Educated population
Local arts and culture
Central location

Cons
Economy
Harsh winters
Cost of living

What Bert Has To Say About Worcester Metro Area

Worcester is the second largest city in Massachusetts. From its roots in the Industrial Revolution, it is evolving into a diverse research, manufacturing, and technology center, featuring a significant health care presence and a large biotechnology research park. The downtown is being gradually restored and modernized. Origins as a cultural center continue with the area’s many small museums and colleges, as well as a good set of small performing arts amenities. Mountain areas to the west and lakes mainly north offer good recreation opportunities. Cost of living is influenced by more expensive areas east and is high for local income levels.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Gardner (zip 01440) is 8.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Gardner (zip 01440) jobs have increased by 3.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Gardner (zip 01440)'s cost of living is 0.9% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Gardner (zip 01440)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in the 01440 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Worcester county remained very strongly Democratic, 57.6% to 39.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Gardner (zip 01440)'s population is 20,496 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 0.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 26.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Gardner (zip 01440) is Real Estate: $317,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.1%.

SCHOOLS

Gardner (zip 01440) public schools spend $12,276 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.9 students per teacher in Gardner (zip 01440). More Education

Best Places to Live in Gardner Rankings

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#14	Most Comfortable Summer Cities
#23	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
#33	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
#70	The Most Single Cities

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Housing Market in Gardner

It's a good time to buy in Gardner. Home Appreciation is up 11.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Gardner is $317,500.

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Reviews for Gardner 1 Reviews

Rent Apartment - 4/20/2006
I love living in Gardner. It is like a mini-city. I'm close to store and grocery stores. The area large but still quite and I still feel... Read More

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