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An honest guide to Gorham: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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A growing suburban town home to the University of Southern Maine and excellent schools.
🌲 Did you know? Gorham hosts the Gorham Savings Bank Arena, a major regional events venue.
By the numbers
As of July 2026, the typical home in Gorham is worth about $551,000 — about 48% above the U.S. average of $372,000, rent runs about $2,130 a month, the median household income is $125,058.
| Typical home value | $551,000 | Zillow, July 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | +48% | $372,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $2,130 | Zillow, July 2026 |
| Median household income | $125,058 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 7,365 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
Sources: Zillow, July 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
See how Gorham compares to all 106 Maine towns →The typical home value in Gorham is about $551,000 as of July 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 48% above the U.S. average of $372,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in Gorham runs about $2,130 a month as of July 2026 (Zillow). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in Gorham is about $125,058, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Tours, tickets, and outdoor adventures in and around Gorham — guided hikes, boat trips, food and history tours, and more. Free cancellation on most; reserve now, pay later.
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