Living in Gorham, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gorham · Census data 2020–2024
Gorham has 248 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $55,938 (33% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $26,100, the median rent is $571/month.
Gorham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gorham at a glance
- Population
- 248
- Median age
- 34.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,938State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $26,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $571/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Gorham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 90% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 25.2%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Gorham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gorham the median home value is $26,100, 92% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $571 per month, which is 44.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,292 a month in housing costs.
Gorham median household income
The median household income in Gorham is $55,938 and the income per person is $18,305. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Gorham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 123
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 22.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.61
Gorham demographics
- Population
- 248
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 95
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gorham ›
Education in Gorham
6.6% of adults 25 and older in Gorham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gorham
- Unemployment rate
- 25.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Gorham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham | 248 | $55,938 | $26,100 | $571 |
| Grand Tower | 502 | $46,875 | $39,000 | $682 |
| Altenburg | 426 | $66,250 | $161,400 | $817 |
| Murphysboro | 6,735 | $44,154 | $85,900 | $697 |
| Harrison | 830 | $77,632 | $176,100 | $915 |
| Frohna | 303 | $62,083 | $164,300 | $692 |
| Ava | 561 | $55,368 | $90,500 | $492 |
| Alto Pass | 343 | $55,556 | $121,300 | $769 |
| Carbondale | 22,158 | $32,128 | $127,900 | $771 |
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What is the median household income in Gorham, IL?
The median household income in Gorham is $55,938, 33% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gorham?
The median home value in Gorham is $26,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Gorham?
The median gross rent in Gorham is $571 per month, about 44.2% of household income.
Is Gorham, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 90% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 25.2%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in Gorham?
The median age in Gorham is 34.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Gorham?
The average commute to work in Gorham is 35 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gorham?
The unemployment rate in Gorham is 25.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gorham?
6.6% of adults in Gorham have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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