The Town FilesGorham, New Hampshire
Town in Coos County · population 2,698 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,600
- Household income
- $61,275
- Jan low / Jul high
- 6° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 82 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 53.9
Gorham is a town of 2,698 people in Coos County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $161,600, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks quieter than 81% of New Hampshire towns, hipper than 71% of New Hampshire towns.
How Gorham ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gorham is worth $161,600, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $61,275, which is more affordable than 98% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $838 a month. 71.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gorham | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,600 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $838 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $61,275 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.6% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.0% | — |
Who lives in Gorham
| People | Gorham | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.9 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.7% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 12.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 11.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.1% | 92.5% |
Weather in Gorham
July highs average 78.9°F and January lows 5.7°F. About 43.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 82.0 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 181 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Gorham since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on June 5, 2010 about 1.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 5, 1979.
Severe weather in Coos County since 1996
Coos County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4812: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| February 27, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4761: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4693: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Coos County
Coos County had 11,886 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,380 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Gorham itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Gorham
3 public schools with 370 students, about 9.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Fenn School | K-5 | 147 | 9.8 |
| Gorham High School | 9-12 | 139 | 8.7 |
| Gorham Middle School | 6-8 | 84 | 9.3 |
Towns near Gorham
- Berlin, NH7.4 mi · 9,425 people · home $131,000
- Lancaster, NH17.9 mi · 3,218 people · home $215,700
- Bartlett, NH21.9 mi · 3,200 people · home $371,400
- Bethel, ME22.4 mi · 2,504 people · home $344,900
- Fryeburg, ME27.5 mi · 3,369 people · home $268,600
- Conway, NH27.6 mi · 9,822 people · home $314,000
- Conway, NH28.4 mi · 3,576 people · home $264,900
- Littleton, NH28.5 mi · 4,467 people · home $230,500
Gorham questions
Is Gorham, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gorham scores better for retirees than 62% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 81%. 31.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.9).
How much does a house cost in Gorham?
The median owner-occupied home in Gorham is valued at $161,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,275, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $838 a month.
What is the weather like in Gorham?
July highs average 78.9°F and January lows 5.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.3 inches of precipitation a year and 82.0 inches of snow.
Does Gorham get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Gorham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on June 5, 2010. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- 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)