Living in Gorham, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gorham · Census data 2020–2024

Gorham has 416 residents with a median age of 28.7. The median household income is $68,200 (8% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $113,200, the median rent is $788/month.

Gorham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Gorham at a glance

Population
416
Median age
28.7State: 37.4
Median household income
$68,200State: $74,275
Median home value
$113,200State: $217,200
Median rent
$788/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
64.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
Average commute
15 min

Is Gorham a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5%.

Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Kansas median.

The weather is best in April–May 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 $113,200, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, which is 19.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,199 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Gorham$113,200
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Gorham$788
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Gorham median household income

The median household income in Gorham is $68,200 and the income per person is $31,633. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Gorham$68,200
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Gorham: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
208
Owner-occupied
64.8%
Renter-occupied
35.2%
Vacant
12.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
2.29

Gorham demographics

Population
416
Median age
28.7
Under 18
24.5%
65 and older
20.2%
Households
182
Foreign-born
1%
Veterans
14.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White86.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gorham ›

Education in Gorham

13.3% of adults 25 and older in Gorham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Gorham13.3%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Gorham

Unemployment rate
3.3%State: 3.9%
Average commute
15 minState: 20 min
Work from home
4%
Drive alone
93%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90.1%

Gorham vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Gorham416$68,200$113,200$788
Victoria1,095$77,500$174,200$941
Russell4,217$56,832$135,600$824
Hays21,143$58,459$225,500$922
Bunker Hill108$70,625$73,300—
Schoenchen181$63,750$141,300—
Natoma427$58,438$34,100$667
Dorrance156$82,639$108,800$575

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Living in Gorham: FAQ

What is the median household income in Gorham, KS?

The median household income in Gorham is $68,200, 8% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (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 $113,200, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in Gorham?

The median gross rent in Gorham is $788 per month, about 19.5% of household income.

Is Gorham, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Kansas median.

What is the median age in Gorham?

The median age in Gorham is 28.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Gorham?

The average commute to work in Gorham is 15 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Gorham?

The unemployment rate in Gorham is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Gorham?

13.3% 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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