Living in Gardner, North Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gardner · Census data 2020–2024

Gardner has 125 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $103,750 (35% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $276,800.

Gardner is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Gardner at a glance

Population
125
Median age
35.1State: 35.9
Median household income
$103,750State: $76,657
Median home value
$276,800State: $249,900
Homeowners
97.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
Average commute
36 min

Is Gardner a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the North Dakota median.

Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Gardner

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gardner the median home value is $276,800, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,741 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Gardner$276,800
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Gardner median household income

The median household income in Gardner is $103,750 and the income per person is $43,238. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Gardner$103,750
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Gardner: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
60
Owner-occupied
97.8%
Renter-occupied
2.2%
Vacant
23.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1979
Average household size
2.72

Gardner demographics

Population
125
Median age
35.1
Under 18
37.6%
65 and older
6.4%
Households
46
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
2.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.4%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gardner ›

Education in Gardner

21.1% of adults 25 and older in Gardner have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Gardner21.1%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Gardner

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.8%
Average commute
36 minState: 18 min
Work from home
17.1%
Drive alone
75.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
97.8%

Gardner vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Gardner125$103,750$276,800—
Grandin119$82,188$131,300$620
Argusville584$162,734$356,200—
Perley126$75,250$91,300—
Hendrum240$57,500$127,500$913
Hunter292$74,583$125,000$650
Arthur392$88,393$217,900$645
Harwood819$145,139$321,100—
Amenia135$66,250$179,200—

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Living in Gardner: FAQ

What is the median household income in Gardner, ND?

The median household income in Gardner is $103,750, 35% higher than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Gardner?

The median home value in Gardner is $276,800, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

Is Gardner, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the North Dakota median. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.

What is the median age in Gardner?

The median age in Gardner is 35.1 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Gardner?

The average commute to work in Gardner is 36 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Gardner?

The unemployment rate in Gardner is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Gardner?

21.1% of adults in Gardner have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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