At a Glance
Median Income
$125,058
$50,199 per capita
Home Value
$459,000
Zillow: $545,646
Median Rent
$1,518/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
11.4% smoking rate
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+
3.9 / 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 $125,058 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,199. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gorham is $459,000 , 63% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $545,646. Median rent is $1,518/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Gorham reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 403/100K.
Education
51.1% of adults in Gorham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gorham has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population7,365
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density961/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,058
Per Capita$50,199
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372
Housing
A+
Home Value$459,000
Rent$1,518
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$545,646
Housing Units2,476
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property403/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,232/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation118 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Gorham was built in 1984.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.