Gardner, MA 01440 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Gardner, MA—01440

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$378,000

1.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$63,500

26.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

167.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.9%

Median Rent

$1,600

8.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,350

4.8% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,600

3.8% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,100

26.3% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Gardner, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Gardner, MA is $378,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.1%. This indicates that home prices in Gardner, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$378,000	1.1%
Single Family	$389,000	1.0%
Condos	$211,000	-1.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Gardner, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Gardner, MA is $1,700, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Gardner, MA is 1-bedrooms: $1,320, 2-bedrooms: $1,620, 3-bedrooms: $2,210, 4-bedrooms: $1,850. The most common rental property sizes in Gardner, MA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 45.6% and 29.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,600	$1,700
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,350	$1,320
2 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,620
3 Bed Rent	$2,100	$2,210
4 Bed Rent	$1,850	$1,850

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

6.9%

1 Bedroom

29.2%

2 Bedrooms

45.6%

3 Bedrooms

16.1%

4 Bedrooms

1.8%

5+ Bedrooms

0.4%

Property Listings — Gardner, MA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Gardner, MA is 32. This is a increase of 167.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 19.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$420,000	10.0%
Listing Count	63	108.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	108.0%
Days on Market	32	167.0%

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Demographics — Gardner, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gardner, MA has a population of 21,300, which has increased by 3.6% over the past 5 years. Gardner, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 18.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 22.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	21,300	3.6%
% Under 18	18.3%	-7.1%
% Seniors	19.2%	25.5%
% WFH	12.1%	181.4%
% w/ College Degree	22.7%	19.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gardner, MA is a predominantly white area, with 80.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Gardner, MA is hispanic, making up 9.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.9% of the population in Gardner, MA, and this percentage has increased by 33.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	80.0%	-4.6%
% Black	4.7%	95.8%
% Hispanic	9.3%	1.1%
% Asian	2.7%	68.8%
% Foreign Born	7.9%	33.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Gardner, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 392 mortgage originations in Gardner, MA, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 34.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Gardner, MA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	392
% Conventional Loans	75.0%
% Government Loans	25.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Gardner, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Gardner, MA under the Section 8 program is 14.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Gardner, MA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	703
Total Units Section 8	548
% Rentals under Section 8	14.3%
% Occupied Section 8	92.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$170	$1,350	$1,180
2 Bedroom	-$130	$1,600	$1,470
3 Bedroom	-$180	$2,100	$1,920
4 Bedroom	$340	$1,850	$2,190

Gardner, MA—01440

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Gardner, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Gardner, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Gardner, MA

Demographics — Gardner, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Gardner, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Gardner, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Gardner, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Gardner, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

East Templeton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.9
Median Home Price	$378,000
Median Household Income	$63,500

Gardner, MA—01440

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Gardner, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Gardner, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Gardner, MA

Demographics — Gardner, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Gardner, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Gardner, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Gardner, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Gardner, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

East Templeton

Templeton, MA

Westminster, MA

Ashburnham, MA

Winchendon, MA

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