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Gorham, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 9 miles W of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 96 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Portland area. There are 14,141 residents in Gorham.
In Gorham, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Gorham had a median family income of $55,434. Most of the residents of Gorham tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Gorham.
Gorham folks tended to give their money ($2,650) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Gorham that were owner-occupied was 80%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.
In Gorham, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Gorham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Gorham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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