How long is the commute from Gardner, MA?
Workers who live in Gardner, MA take an average of 30.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
13.3% work from home.
11.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.5 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Households without a car
- 11.1%
How people in Gardner get to work
| Means of transportation | Gardner | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.8% (±5.4 points) | 70.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±4.7 points) | 7.8% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 1.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±1.4 points) | 2.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±1.6 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.3% (±3.6 points) | 15.6% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Gardner, the average commute is not measurably different from Worcester County (29.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gardner, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Worcester County (1.5%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Worcester County, Gardner ranks 39 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 176 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gardner
| Vehicles available | Gardner | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% (±2.4 points) | 8.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% (±4.0 points) | 33.1% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% (±4.3 points) | 38.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.6% (±3.0 points) | 20.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Gardner, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Worcester County (8.3%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gardner
| Gardner | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.3% (±3.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% (±2.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.1% (±2.5 points) | 92.9% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gardner, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Worcester County (92.9%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gardner
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner | — | 30.5 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| South Ashburnham | 3.4 mi | 28.5 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Templeton | 4.6 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster | 4.7 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwinville | 4.8 mi | 23.5 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
| Ashburnham | 5.7 mi | 31.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hubbardston | 6.2 mi | 35.9 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Winchendon | 6.7 mi | 32.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Winchendon (community) | 7.2 mi | 27.8 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Baldwinville, MA (23.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hubbardston, MA (35.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Worcester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Hardwick | 31.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 34 (tie) | Northborough | 31.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 34 (tie) | Northbridge | 31.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 36 | Shrewsbury | 30.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 37 | Hopedale | 30.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 38 | Paxton | 30.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 39 (tie) | Gardner | 30.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 39 (tie) | Webster | 30.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 41 | Mendon | 30.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 42 | Clinton | 29.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 43 | Sutton | 29.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 44 | Phillipston | 29.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 45 | Millbury | 28.9 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Worcester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Gardner
How long is the average commute in Gardner?
Workers who live in Gardner, MA take an average of 30.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gardner without a car?
11.1% of households in Gardner have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gardner?
13.3% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Gardner worked from home, and 90.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gardner city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gardner city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gardner city, Massachusetts
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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