Living in Gorman, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gorman · Census data 2020–2024
Gorman has 1,591 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $47,297 (35% lower than the North Carolina median), the median rent is $1,311/month.
Gorman at a glance
- Population
- 1,591
- Median age
- 38.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $47,297State: $72,388
- Median rent
- $1,311/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 60.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Gorman a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gorman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gorman the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,311 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,031 a month in housing costs.
Gorman median household income
The median household income in Gorman is $47,297 and the income per person is $20,397. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Gorman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 537
- Owner-occupied
- 60.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.4%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 3.25
Gorman demographics
- Population
- 1,591
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 36.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 490
- Foreign-born
- 41.5%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gorman ›
Education in Gorman
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Gorman have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gorman
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.2%
Gorman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorman | 1,591 | $47,297 | — | $1,311 |
| Durham | 291,467 | $81,619 | $392,800 | $1,508 |
| Butner | 8,065 | $74,739 | $231,100 | $1,307 |
| Creedmoor | 4,997 | $82,961 | $281,400 | $1,065 |
| Stem | 1,249 | $95,625 | $240,500 | $925 |
| Rougemont | 703 | $104,327 | $298,500 | — |
| Morrisville | 31,422 | $125,396 | $518,800 | $1,858 |
| Chapel Hill | 61,607 | $85,989 | $613,700 | $1,613 |
| Hillsborough | 9,724 | $98,163 | $460,100 | $1,368 |
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What is the median household income in Gorman, NC?
The median household income in Gorman is $47,297, 35% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Gorman?
The median gross rent in Gorman is $1,311 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Gorman, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Gorman?
The median age in Gorman is 38.5 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Gorman?
The average commute to work in Gorman is 24 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gorman?
The unemployment rate in Gorman is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gorman?
22.5% of adults in Gorman 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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