At a Glance
Median Income
$56,094
$22,841 per capita
Home Value
$248,000
Zillow: $393,151
Median Rent
$1,299/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
49.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
34.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
15.2% smoking rate
How Gorman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gorman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gorman 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
Gorman residents earn a median household income of $56,094 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,841. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,695 business establishments, including 821 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gorman is $248,000 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,151. Median rent is $1,299/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
18.3% of adults in Gorman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
49.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gorman has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population1,447
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density515/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born43.7%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,094
Per Capita$22,841
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty34.8%
County GDP$53,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,896
Housing
A
Home Value$248,000
Rent$1,299
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$393,151
Housing Units509
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,259/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation324 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+49.1%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 18% / D 80%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations130
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Gorman was built in 1965.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
43.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 821 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.