Gorham, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Coos County County
Gorham, NH
At a Glance
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)
Is Gorham a Good Place to Live?
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 1.1% (69% 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 $252,786. 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 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,719/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.