Worcester metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Gardner, MA
$385,000Median listing price
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About Gardner
Gardner calls itself the Chair City — the Big Chair on the common is the icon of a furniture-manufacturing heritage going back to the 1800s. It's a classic northern Worcester County mill city: a walkable Main Street and West Gardner Square and some of the metro's lowest home prices.
Home prices in Gardner
The median listing price in Gardner is $385,000.
Top places in Gardner
- The Big Chair — "Gardner Mass. The Chair City" landmark (shown in Commons photo).
- Main Street downtown — brick commercial district (shown in Commons photo).
- West Gardner Square Historic District — the city center at sunset (shown in Commons photo).
- North Central Pathway — rail trail through the city.
- Dunn Pond State Park — swimming and picnicking.
- Gardner Museum — local history in the old library building.
- Mount Wachusett Community College — main campus in Gardner.
- Crystal Lake — fishing and boating access.
Commuting from Gardner
- Approximate drive to Worcester: ~25–30 minutes south via I-190/Route 2 (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- No in-town MBTA station; nearest Fitchburg Line station: Fitchburg, roughly 15 minutes east (approximate).
- MART (Montachusett Regional Transit Authority) bus service serves Gardner (check current schedules); WRTA does not extend to Gardner (approximate).
- Boston context: about 55 miles west-northwest of Boston; approximate drive ~70–90 minutes via Route 2 (approximate).
Schools in Gardner
Public schools: Gardner Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Gardner FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Gardner, MA?
The median listing price in Gardner is $385,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Gardner, MA?
Approximate drive to Worcester: ~25–30 minutes south via I-190/Route 2 (approximate; traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Gardner, MA?
Gardner is served by Gardner Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.