Gorham, ME
Living in Gorham
Bikeability45
Walkability85
Commute72
Public Transit43
Affordability46
Public Safety86
Airports35
Hospitals72
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.8kPopulation-529 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+14 (2010–19)
45%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate24%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$2.8k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office28%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation1%
Walked10%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$262kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$788Median Monthly Rent+$155 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K29%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity2%
Fuel oil, kerosene60%
LP gas16%
Utility gas20%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gorham
United States45
Maine15
Portland Metro Area16
Cumberland County16
Property Crime in Gorham
United States48
Maine27
Portland Metro Area31
Cumberland County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 3 | 20 |
| Feb | 22 | 3 | 16 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 15 |
| Apr | 43 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gorham
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding39
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding14
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gorham, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gorham, ME
The Little Dolphin School Foundation
5 miles, SE
Breakwater School
6 miles, E
The Maine Girls Academy
7 miles, E
St Brigid School
7 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Gorham, ME
University of Southern Maine
8 miles, E
Maine College of Art
9 miles, E
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
10 miles, N
University of New England
16 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gorham, ME
Spring Harbor Hospital
6 miles, SE
Maine Medical Center
8 miles, E
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
9 miles, E
Southern Maine Health Care
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Gorham, ME
Portland International Jetport
7 miles, SE
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
47 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
73 miles, SW