Living in Gorham, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gorham · Census data 2020–2024
Gorham has 18,300 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $112,312 (50% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $460,900, the median rent is $1,680/month.
Gorham at a glance
- Population
- 18,300
- Median age
- 39.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $112,312State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $460,900State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,680/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 81.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Gorham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gorham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gorham the median home value is $460,900, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,680 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,229 a month in housing costs.
Gorham median household income
The median household income in Gorham is $112,312 and the income per person is $51,367. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Gorham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,834
- Owner-occupied
- 81.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.5%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.51
Gorham demographics
- Population
- 18,300
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 6,636
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gorham ›
Education in Gorham
44.3% of adults 25 and older in Gorham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gorham
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 63.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 8.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Gorham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham | 18,300 | $112,312 | $460,900 | $1,680 |
| Little Falls | 718 | $127,500 | $375,800 | $2,205 |
| South Windham | 1,212 | $133,223 | $314,300 | $1,824 |
| Westbrook | 20,775 | $85,038 | $383,300 | $1,392 |
| Buxton | 8,512 | $100,144 | $356,800 | $1,613 |
| Windham | 19,188 | $107,934 | $388,900 | $1,232 |
| Standish | 10,662 | $104,593 | $336,000 | $983 |
| North Windham | 5,417 | $88,522 | $342,800 | $1,248 |
| Hollis | 4,872 | $95,950 | $338,900 | $1,372 |
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What is the median household income in Gorham, ME?
The median household income in Gorham is $112,312, 50% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $460,900, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Gorham?
The median gross rent in Gorham is $1,680 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Gorham, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Gorham?
The median age in Gorham is 39.4 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Gorham?
The average commute to work in Gorham is 27 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gorham?
The unemployment rate in Gorham is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gorham?
44.3% 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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