Apartments for rent in Gardner, MA

Gardner, Massachusetts is a small city with a population of slightly more than 20,000. At an average age of just over 40, the city's population is middle-of-the-pack compared to other municipalities in Massachusetts, which has an average age of 39. Residents are fairly evenly split between owning (51%) and renting (49%) their home. With a relatively affordable average rent of $778 per month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Massachusetts. Over the course of a year, renters in Gardner will save around $5,300 compared to the state average.

Gardner has an average commute time of about 29 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common mode of getting to work, opted for by 42% of residents, while public transit is not widely used. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number does exceed the national average.

Compared to the national average (5%), Gardner has a high number of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (8%). Additionally, 13% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Gardner. The four most common are healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and entertainment. Together, these industries make up 30% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in transportation, which ranks as the top field in the city. Gardner workers take home an average annual income of just over $60,000, less than the average Massachusetts resident. Gardner's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.