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Gorham, New Hampshire, in Coos county, is 67 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 140 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 2,895 residents in the town.
In Gorham, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Gorham had a median family income of $41,008.
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 71%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Gorham has going for it.
In Gorham, 93% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Gorham is its reasonable commuting times.
Comparing Gorham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):
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