Gorham, ME

Living in Gorham

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 85
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 43
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 46
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Schools 57
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Residents

6.8k Population -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

$69k Median 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

$262k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$788 Median 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

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Gorham, ME

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Breakwater School
6 miles, E
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St Brigid School
7 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Gorham, ME

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Gorham, ME

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Airports

Airports near Gorham, ME

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Manchester Airport
73 miles, SW