Gorham Town, ME

Living in Gorham Town

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Bikeability 21
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Walkability 51
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Commute 52
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 39
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 47
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Schools 48
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Residents

18k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
44% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate26%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$85k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
27  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$269k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$923 Median Monthly Rent +$251 (2010–19)
81% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene66%
LP gas14%
Utility gas10%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gorham Town

United States45
Maine15
Portland Metro Area16
Cumberland County16

Property Crime in Gorham Town

United States48
Maine27
Portland Metro Area31
Cumberland County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump36%

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 Town

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding37
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gorham Town, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Gorham Town, ME

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Breakwater School
8 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Gorham Town, ME

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Maine College of Art
11 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Gorham Town, ME

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Maine Medical Center
10 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Gorham Town, ME

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Manchester Airport
72 miles, SW