Opportunities for Hotels, Restaurants and Shopping in
Opportunities for Hotels, Restaurants and Shopping in
Nestled in the southwest corner of one of the most affluent counties in the nation, Gardner, Kansas, is located just 25 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City along Interstate 35. The city offers a prime location for retail development, thanks to its available and affordable land, productive workforce and high quality of life.
25 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City
Nestled in the southwest corner of one of the most affluent counties in the nation, Gardner, Kansas, is located just 25 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City along Interstate 35. The city offers a prime location for retail development, thanks to its available and affordable land, productive workforce and high quality of life.
25 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City
Gardner is surrounded by established and emerging employment centers, including the New Century Airport Commerce Center, the Kansas City Logistics Park (an intermodal hub) and Astra Enterprise Park, which includes the new Panasonic Electric Vehicle Battery Facility. With national and international access via land, air and rail, Gardner supports a thriving commercial retail environment, diverse housing opportunities and quality residential neighborhoods that serve not only residents but also employees and visitors from beyond the city limits.
NEW JOBS
Created in the past five years due to employment center growth in and around Gardner
NEW HOUSING UNITS
Built or planned in Gardner
Gardner is the fastest-growing city in the Kansas City metro.
2024 u.s. Census Bureau
The City of Gardner is home to award-winning schools, each within a district growth story that includes affordable housing, safe neighborhoods and world-class amenities.
The City of Gardner is home to award-winning schools, each within a district growth story that includes affordable housing, safe neighborhoods and world-class amenities.
Our growth and development over the past few years have led to significant public investment in recent infrastructure improvements, including the Gardner Road Interchange, the 175th Street Interchange, the Moonlight/I-35 Bridge, wastewater and water plant expansion, and sanitary sewer expansion on the east side of I-35.
Population
Median Age
Median Household Income
Total Households
Approximately 53.7% of the trade area’s residents are in the “Household & Family Formation” (ages 25 to 44) and “Peak Earning” (ages 45 to 64).*
67.9% are homeowners with an average home value of $278,858
*According to CERI Inc’s – a Profile of the Trade Area within the City of Gardner, KS, 2023
Top categories consumers spend on average per year in Southwest Johnson County:
FOOD
$11,823
ENTERTAINMENT
$4,265
APPAREL
$3,299
Ranked as the fastest-growing city in the Kansas City metro area for populations over 20,000, Gardner is at the epicenter of developing quality neighborhoods and commercial retail venues in Southwest Johnson County. With recent additions such as Ash & Anvil, Transport Brewery and El Luchador, along with expanding brands like TJ Maxx, Five Below, Culver’s, QT (Travel Plaza concept), Freddy’s and Dollar Tree, Gardner is proving to be a destination for successful commercial and retail development.
Businesses thrive in Gardner, with new arrivals every year.
CROSSROADS COMMERCE CENTER PROJECT
GRATA DEVELOPMENT
The Grata Development Project, located on the southeast side of the I-35 and 175th Street area, continues to contribute to the dynamic growth of Gardner. In addition to ongoing residential development, the area recently welcomed a new convenience store, improving access to on-the-go services for residents. Looking ahead, a dual-brand hotel featuring both a Staybridge Suites and a Holiday Inn Express will be added to the development. This new lodging option will not only meet the city’s growing hospitality needs but also serve as a key attraction, further positioning Gardner as a vibrant and welcoming destination.
Reaching New Heights