Much like its surrounding areas, it's somewhat less expensive compared to the US as a whole. Compared to the city of Boston however, it is substantially less expensive.
Home prices
Gardner's median home value is $185,700. It is about $4,740 (2%) lower in comparison to its surrounding areas.It is about $31,800 (14%) lower compared to the United States as a whole, and compared to the city of Boston is approximately $347,000 (65%) lower.
Rents
In Gardner the median monthly rent is $838. It is about $26 (3%) higher compared to other places in this area.It is about $224 (21%) lower compared to the country as a whole, and it is about $782 (48%) lower compared to the city of Boston.
Nearby places
Baldwinville
Baldwinville is approximately 4 miles west of Gardner. Its housing prices are pretty similar. The median home in Baldwinville costs $183,300, which works out to $2,400 (1%) lower than Gardner. Rents there are a lot less expensive. In Baldwinville the median monthly rent is $519, which works out to $319 (61%) lower than Gardner.
Winchendon
Winchendon is approximately 6 miles north from Gardner. Real estate prices there are pretty similar. The median home in Winchendon is valued at $184,100, which is very similar to Gardner. The rent there is a little less expensive. The median monthly rent in Winchendon is $695, which comes out to $143 (20%) lower than Gardner.
Fitchburg
Fitchburg is about 7 miles east from Gardner. The real estate prices there are a little more expensive. Fitchburg's median home cost is $196,600, which is $10,900 (5%) higher than Gardner. The rent there is a little more expensive. In Fitchburg the median rent is $1,016 a month, which works out to $178 (17%) higher than Gardner.
Leominster
Leominster is roughly 10 miles southeast from Gardner. The housing prices there are a bit more expensive. The median home price in Leominster is $241,800, which is $56,100 (23%) higher than Gardner. The rent there is a bit more expensive. In Leominster the median rent is $973 per month, which is $135 (13%) higher than Gardner.
Athol
Athol is roughly 10 miles west of Gardner. Housing prices there are somewhat less expensive. Athol's median home price is $146,400, which comes out to $39,300 (26%) lower than Gardner. Rent there is similar. The median monthly rent in Athol is $858, which comes out to $20 (2%) higher than Gardner.
