Living in Gorham, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gorham · Census data 2020–2024
Gorham has 315 residents with a median age of 66.1. The median household income is $98,571 (15% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $228,700.
Gorham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gorham at a glance
- Population
- 315
- Median age
- 66.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $98,571State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $228,700State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Gorham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the New York median; home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
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 $228,700, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Gorham median household income
The median household income in Gorham is $98,571 and the income per person is $48,669. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Gorham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 158
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.97
Gorham demographics
- Population
- 315
- Median age
- 66.1
- Under 18
- 1%
- 65 and older
- 50.2%
- Households
- 158
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 27.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gorham ›
Education in Gorham
7.7% of adults 25 and older in Gorham have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gorham
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 59.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Gorham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham | 315 | $98,571 | $228,700 | — |
| Hall | 255 | $46,250 | $157,900 | — |
| Rushville | 603 | $42,074 | $147,100 | $656 |
| Crystal Beach | 531 | $52,465 | $181,800 | $973 |
| Geneva | 12,512 | $79,435 | $165,500 | $972 |
| Canandaigua | 10,514 | $64,929 | $229,100 | $1,095 |
| Penn Yan | 4,714 | $60,190 | $152,700 | $663 |
| Clifton Springs | 2,273 | $64,565 | $178,300 | $680 |
| Phelps | 2,254 | $71,083 | $170,400 | $1,111 |
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What is the median household income in Gorham, NY?
The median household income in Gorham is $98,571, 15% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $228,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Gorham, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the New York median; home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Gorham?
The median age in Gorham is 66.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Gorham?
The average commute to work in Gorham is 16 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gorham?
The unemployment rate in Gorham is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gorham?
7.7% 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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