At a Glance
Median Income
$60,417
$39,150 per capita
Home Value
$136,300
Zillow: $247,196
Median Rent
$774/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
775/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
251 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 $60,417 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,150. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,043 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gorham is $136,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,196. Median rent is $774/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Gorham reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 775/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in Gorham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gorham has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,044
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density1,217/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$39,150
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$1,816M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,300
Rent$774
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$247,196
Housing Units1,195
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent116/100K
Property775/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary78/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,270/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation817 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Gorham was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Berlin Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.