What are the schools like in Gorham, ME?

Gorham is served primarily by Gorham Public Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Gorham?

The median household income in Gorham, ME is $96,332 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Gorham, ME?

Gorham has an average high temperature of 32.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 68.7 inches.

Gorham, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Gorham, ME affordable or expensive?

Gorham's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gorham is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $424,900 and the median rent is $1,240 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gorham, ME?

Gorham has a violent crime rate of 21.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 398.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gorham, ME a Good Place to Live?

Gorham is a small town of 7,050 in Maine, with a median household income of $96,332 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Gorham stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Gorham is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gorham city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.8

Gorham's overall cost of living index is 101.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gorham costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Gorham, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$424,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,240	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,332	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Gorham's violent crime rate is 21.8 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

21.8 /100k

Property Crime

398.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Gorham is served primarily by Gorham Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Gorham, ME	National Avg
School District	Gorham Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	47.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gorham sees average highs of 32.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 68.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gorham, ME
Average High — January	32.4°F
Average High — July	79.5°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	68.7"

Demographics

Metric	Gorham, ME	National Avg
Population	7,050	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	3.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.5%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Little Falls, ME 3 mi South Windham, ME 3 mi Westbrook, ME 4 mi Standish, ME 7 mi Oak Hill, ME 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Gorham

Gorham, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04038

Gorham vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gorham, ME affordable or expensive?

Gorham's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Gorham roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $424,900 and median rent is $1,240/month.

What is the crime rate in Gorham, ME?

Gorham's violent crime rate is 21.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 398.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gorham?

Public schools in Gorham are operated by Gorham Public Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 47.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Gorham, ME a good place to live?

Gorham, ME has a population of 7,050, a median household income of $96,332, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Gorham?

Gorham averages 32.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 68.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gorham?

Gorham, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04038.

What is the population of Gorham?

The population of Gorham, Maine is 7,050 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gorham?

Key numbers for living in Gorham: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $424,900, median household income $96,332, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gorham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.