At a Glance
Median Income
$85,893
$42,779 per capita
Home Value
$214,100
Zillow: $339,423
Violent Crime
144/100K
2,655/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 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
3.2 / 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 $85,893 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,779. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,312 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gorham is $214,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,423. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Gorham reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,655/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Gorham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gorham has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population345
Median Age69.0 yrs
Density172/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,893
Per Capita$42,779
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,917M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,232
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,100
Rent
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$339,423
Housing Units218
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property2,655/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,296/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation869 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute14 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Gorham was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.