The Town FilesGorham, Maine
Town in Cumberland County · population 18,336 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $460,900
- Household income
- $112,312
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 69 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 39.4
Gorham is a town of 18,336 people in Cumberland County, Maine. The median home is worth $460,900, above the typical Maine town ($238,950). It ranks better for young professionals than 94% of Maine towns, more upscale than 94% of Maine towns, more vibrant than 90% of Maine towns.
How Gorham ranks
Percentile among Maine towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maine towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gorham is worth $460,900, above the typical Maine town ($238,950). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $112,312, which is more affordable than 28% of Maine towns. Median rent is $1,680 a month. 81.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gorham | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $460,900 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | $1,680 | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $112,312 | $68,967 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 81.5% | 82.4% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gorham
| People | Gorham | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 46.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.3% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.6% | — |
| Work from home | 19.0% | 12.3% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 25.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 90.0% |
Weather in Gorham
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 8.2°F. About 49.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 68.7 inches of snow (typical Maine town: 77.2 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 171 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gorham since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Maine town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 28, 2014 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 28, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on September 11, 2013.
Severe weather in Cumberland County since 1996
Cumberland County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4785: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4764: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3598: Hurricane Lee |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4522: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3444: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cumberland County
Cumberland County had 192,475 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,351 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Gorham itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Gorham
5 public schools with 2,849 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham High School | 9-12 | 813 | 13.1 |
| Gorham Middle School | 6-8 | 668 | 13.9 |
| Great Falls Elementary School | K-5 | 500 | 12.5 |
| Narragansett Elementary School | PK-5 | 440 | 14.2 |
| Village Elementary School-Gorham | K-5 | 428 | 13.0 |
Towns near Gorham
- Gorham, ME1.5 mi · 7,469 people · home $506,000
- Westbrook, ME5.5 mi · 20,400 people · home $383,300
- Buxton, ME5.9 mi · 8,376 people · home $356,800
- Windham, ME7.1 mi · 18,434 people · home $388,900
- Standish, ME7.8 mi · 10,244 people · home $336,000
- North Windham, ME8.8 mi · 5,274 people · home $342,800
- Hollis, ME9.0 mi · 4,745 people · home $338,900
- Oak Hill, ME9.5 mi · 5,846 people · home $429,100
Gorham questions
Is Gorham, Maine a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gorham scores better for retirees than 43% of Maine towns and quieter than 9%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Gorham?
The median owner-occupied home in Gorham is valued at $460,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $112,312, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,680 a month.
What is the weather like in Gorham?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 8.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.6 inches of precipitation a year and 68.7 inches of snow.
Does Gorham get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gorham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 28, 2014. The typical Maine town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)