At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$30,252 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $142,829
Median Rent
$756/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
161/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Gorham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gorham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gorham a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gorham residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,252. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,120 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gorham is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,829. Median rent is $756/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Gorham reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 161/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Gorham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gorham has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population355
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density1,479/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$30,252
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$2,050M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$756
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$142,829
Housing Units176
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property161/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,166/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain24.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,913 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Gorham was founded in 1886.
The median home in Gorham was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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