Homes, values and local insight for Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Typical home value $374,000.
Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes
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Gardner is the Chair City of the World. Its furniture factories once turned out more than a million chairs a year, and a 20-foot chair monument still honors that past. The city also gave the country the Simplex time clock and the phrase "punching the clock."
Gardner was incorporated in 1785 from land given by Westminster, Winchendon, Ashburnham and Templeton, and was named for Colonel Thomas Gardner, who was fatally wounded at Bunker Hill. In 1888 Edward G. Watkins invented the Simplex time recorder here, and the Simplex Time Recorder Co. opened in 1901. Gardner became a city on January 1, 1923. Gardner is a small north central Massachusetts city of about 20,000 people, 30 miles northwest of Worcester. Days center on the brick downtown, Crystal Lake, Mount Wachusett Community College and quick access to Route 2.
The commercial, civic and mill heart of the city, listed on the National Register in 1985. It centers on the five-way meeting of Vernon, Parker, Central, Main and West Lynde Streets, with one to four story brick blocks and large former mill complexes, including the old Heywood-Wakefield plant on Central Street. ( source )
The original 1785 town center around the old common and a small rotary where Elm, Pearl, Green and Central Streets meet. Mostly 19th century Greek Revival and Colonial Revival houses, the First Congregational Church and the 1792 First Minister's House on Elm Street. ( source )
The lake that appears on the city seal. It sits beside the Veterans Memorial skating rink, where the paved North Central Pathway begins its run toward Winchendon. ( source )
The Pearl Street corridor, home to Dunn State Park at 289 Pearl Street with its pond, swimming beach and wooded trails, and the Gardner Museum at 28 Pearl Street. ( source )
The corridor around Mount Wachusett Community College at 444 Green Street, home of Theatre at the Mount and its year-round shows. ( source )
The area off Raymond Street around Mass Audubon's 378-acre Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary, with managed grasslands and wildlife such as moose, deer and bobcats. ( source )
The only full-menu brewpub in North Central Massachusetts, with 15-plus taps of house beer and cider, brick oven pizza and a Sunday Downtown Brunch. ( source )
Diner · 102 Main Street, downtownA 1949 Worcester Lunch Car (No. 815) on the National Register, known for homemade corned beef hash and breakfast all day. ( source )
American · Pearson BoulevardA long-running sit-down spot with hand-cut steaks marinated in house, a full bar and banquet rooms. ( source )
American pub · 625 Betty Spring RoadThe restaurant inside the Colonial Hotel, known for seafood, prime rib and clam chowder. ( source )
Chinese, Japanese and sushi · 360 Timpany BoulevardRegulars come for the sushi rolls, coconut shrimp and lunch specials. ( source )
Breakfast diner · 95 West StreetA small, cash-only counter spot that opens at 6 a.m. Locals order the Irish breakfast, hash and Friday haddock. ( source )
Pizza · 487 Chestnut StreetBrick oven specialty pies like steak and cheese and buffalo chicken, plus subs and eggplant parm. ( source )
Breakfast and lunch · 53 Lynde StreetA newer breakfast stop just off Route 2, known for English muffins made in house. ( source )
The local movie theater in Timpany Plaza, with daily matinee and evening shows. ( source )
The city library at 55 West Lynde Street, with museum passes, a chess club, laptop lending and a local history collection. ( source )
The downtown park and bandstand that hosts free Summer Concerts in the Park and outdoor movies. ( source )
An 18-hole public course on Eaton Street, open since 1936, par 71 at 6,131 yards from the tips, with a driving range. ( source )
Moon Hill's year-round taproom at Red Apple Farm, pouring Moon Hill beer and Red Apple hard cider, with live music on a country wagon stage and a dog-friendly patio. ( source )
Gardner's main shopping center on Timpany Boulevard, home to Gardner Cinemas, restaurants and retailers. ( source )
A strip center with national chains and local businesses. ( source )
A multi-acre Sunday flea market on Route 68, open from spring into fall. ( source )
The farm store at a pick-your-own orchard, with cider donuts, hard cider and seasonal produce. ( source )
A state park on Dunn Pond with a swimming beach, boat ramp, fishing piers, a playground and the accessible Woodland Trail. ( source )
in townMass Audubon's 378-acre sanctuary with trails, grasslands for Bobolinks and chances to spot moose and deer. ( source )
in townA paved rail trail that starts near Crystal Lake and runs toward Winchendon. ( source )
in townThe city's outdoor pool and splash park on Park Street, with summer swim lessons. ( source )
about 8 milesBeaman Pond, 76 campsites, yurts, swimming, hiking and mountain biking. ( source )
about 15 milesAbout 3,000 acres around a 2,006-foot summit, with 17 miles of trails and a seasonal summit road. ( source )
about 30 milesA federal refuge along the Nashua River with about five miles of trails, a boat launch and wetland wildlife. ( source )
Local history museum at 28 Pearl Street covering the Chair City story across three floors, plus illustrator Harrison Cady's work. Open March through December. ( source )
The 20-foot chair monument on Elm Street that honors Gardner's furniture-making past. ( source )
A community theatre at Mount Wachusett Community College since 1976. The 2026-2027 season includes Murder on the Orient Express and White Christmas. ( source )
A year-round farm with pick-your-own apples, a cidery, hiking, disc golf and seasonal festivals. ( source )
A ski resort with 27 trails and 8 lifts, plus fall events like KidsFest and Oktoberfest. ( source )
Downtown streets close for a free beer garden, a steinholding contest and a race of homemade wheeled chairs downhill from the Ale House. ( source )
JulyA city-run festival that brings food trucks from around New England. The 2026 date was Saturday, July 11. ( source )
June through AugustFree weekend concerts at the bandstand run by the city's Bandstand Committee, with tribute bands and classic rock. ( source )
September (Labor Day weekend)One of Red Apple Farm's seasonal festivals, alongside its Sunflower Festival in August and Winter Lights in November and December. ( source )
Gardner Elementary School (PreK-4)
MiddleGardner Middle School (5-7)
HighGardner High School (8-12), Gardner Academy (alternative program, 9-12)
Listed for reference, not ranked. Confirm school zoning for any address with the district. ( source )
Route 2, Route 140, Route 68 and Route 101
AirportsWorcester Regional Airport, about 45 min; Boston Logan International, about 1 hr 15 min; Manchester-Boston Regional, about 1 hr 10 min. Gardner Municipal Airport on Airport Road serves general aviation.
Fitchburg: about 20 min Worcester: about 40 min Keene, NH: about 45 min Boston: about 1 hr 10 minRyan and Megan Winslow, broker owners of Winslow Homes. REALTOR® since 2009, 3,000+ homes sold, broker in FL, MA, CT and RI, U.S. Army Retired.
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The typical home in Gardner is worth $374,000, 25% below the Worcester County typical value of $498,000 and 44% below the Massachusetts typical value of $662,000.
Zillow Home Value Index for Gardner, August 2026. The middle of the market for single family homes and condos.
Home values in Gardner moved +32.5% over five years and +120.5% over ten.
Median gross rent in Gardner. Useful for investors running rental numbers.
Share of occupied homes in Gardner lived in by the owner.
Older homes often need inspection focus on roof, systems and windows.
Median household income in Gardner.
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Typical value $419,000 · 8,387 residents
Area guide →Typical value $545,000 · 8,509 residents
Area guide →Typical value $459,000 · 6,522 residents
Area guide →Typical value $482,000 · 4,433 residents
Area guide →Typical value $406,000 · 10,587 residents
Area guide →Typical value $440,000 · 1,759 residents
Area guide →See the full Worcester County real estate guide or the Massachusetts real estate guide.
The Zillow Home Value Index for Gardner was $374,000 in August 2026, +1.5% over the past year.
Gardner is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
About 21,381 people as of the 2024 Census Bureau estimate, up from 21,282 in 2020.
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57% of occupied homes in Gardner are owner occupied, based on the 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey.
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The typical home in Gardner is worth $373,475 as of August 2026 in ZIP code 01440. Values moved +1.5% over the last 12 months at the middle ZIP code.
| ZIP | Typical value | 12 months | 5 years | Median sale, Mar to May 2026 | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01440 | $373,475 | +1.5% | +32.3% | $387,000 | 23 |
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index through August 2026 and the Redfin Data Center ZIP code tracker, March to May 2026. Ask Ryan and Megan for a value for your own home.
