There are 20 independent living communities serving Gorham, Maine. This includes 1 community in Gorham and 19 nearby. Independent living costs in Maine range from about $59 to $147 daily, with a median cost running approximately $91. The monthly expense averages around $2,722 and ranges between $1,760 and $4,422. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $32,670, which is over the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Gorham, ME range from about $2,640 per month to $3,793 per month, with a median cost of around $3,029 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of $36,353.
Gorham is a small city in Cumberland County, Maine. It is included in the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metropolitan statistical area. While the surrounding metropolitan area includes 431,997 residents, there are 16,381 living within the city. Residents who are 55 and over represent 24% of the population.
Gorham has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 68. The city's mean household income is $69,000 ($28,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to an average of $47,000 for the state of Maine. The mean housing price in Gorham is $364,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $253,500. The city also has an average unemployment rate of roughly 5.1%.
Gorham has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets large amounts of rain annually. In relation to other American cities, Gorham has average air quality ratings and an exceptionally low crime rate.