Gorham is a medium-sized town located in the state of Maine. With a population of 18,346 people and three associated neighborhoods, Gorham is the 14th largest community in Maine.

Gorham home prices are not only among the most expensive in Maine, but Gorham real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Gorham has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 18.82% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Gorham is also a college town, where lots of students live while attending area colleges. Because of the high percentage of people living in Gorham enrolled in college, Gorham has a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards the needs and activities of students.

Gorham is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Gorham’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

The education level of Gorham ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Gorham, 45.63% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

The per capita income in Gorham in 2022 was $49,669, which is wealthy relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $198,676 for a family of four.

Gorham is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Gorham home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gorham residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Gorham include Irish, English, German, French, and French Canadian.

The most common language spoken in Gorham is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and Tagalog.