Gorham town, New York
Gorham town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Gorham town is a geographic entity located in Ontario County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,087. The land area covers 48.83 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,087 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.7 yrs | ±8.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,800 | ±174 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,280 | ±194 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,800 | ±174 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 480 | ±129 |
| Median Home Value | $263,300 | ±$27,206 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,165 | ±$208 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,874 | ±$8,303 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,043 | ±$10,636 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 383 | ±145 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,808 | ±207 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.8% | ±6.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 4,087 (2024)
ID: 170923
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
PO BOX 224, GORHAM NY 14461-0224
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GUS Population: 113,012 (2024)
ID: 131196
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
20 ONTARIO ST, CANANDAIGUA NY 14424-1802
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BLOOMFIELD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BLOOMFIELD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BLOOMFIELD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CANANDAIGUA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CANANDAIGUA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CANANDAIGUA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GENEVA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | GENEVA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | GORHAM, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | RUSHVILLE, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Finger Lakes Community College
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College | 5.3 mi away | 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY, 14424-8395 |
5853943500
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GORHAM FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 2664 MAIN STREET, GORHAM, NY, 14461 |
(585) 526-6655
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Hobart William Smith Colleges
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College | 11.6 mi away | 337 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY, 14456 |
3157813000
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MABEL D. BLODGETT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 35 SOUTH MAIN STREET, RUSHVILLE, NY, 14544 |
(585) 554-3939
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Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences
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College | 12.0 mi away | 196 North Street, Geneva, NY, 14456-1651 |
3157874005
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MIDDLESEX PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 1216 ROUTE 245, MIDDLESEX, NY, 14507 |
(585) 554-6945
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Marion S Whelan School of Nursing of Geneva General Hospital
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College Vocational | 12.0 mi away | 196 North St, Geneva, NY, 14456-1651 |
3157874005
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WOOD LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 134 NORTH MAIN STREET, CANANDAIGUA, NY, 14424 |
(585) 394-1381
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Keuka College
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College | 13.7 mi away | 141 Central Avenue, Keuka Park, NY, 14478 |
3152795000
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BRISTOL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 6750 COUNTY ROAD 32, CANANDAIGUA, NY, 14424 |
(585) 229-5862
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CANANDAIGUA 3 S, NY US, located 5.3 miles from Gorham town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0° | 17.8° | 25.4° | 1.92" | — |
| February | 34.6° | 18.4° | 26.5° | 1.77" | — |
| March | 42.2° | 24.9° | 33.5° | 2.65" | — |
| April | 55.2° | 35.3° | 45.3° | 3.21" | — |
| May | 68.2° | 46.8° | 57.5° | 3.13" | — |
| June | 76.9° | 56.9° | 66.9° | 3.58" | — |
| July | 81.4° | 62.0° | 71.7° | 4.06" | — |
| August | 80.2° | 60.6° | 70.4° | 3.31" | — |
| September | 73.5° | 53.8° | 63.6° | 3.12" | — |
| October | 60.8° | 43.0° | 51.9° | 3.46" | — |
| November | 48.7° | 33.4° | 41.1° | 2.59" | — |
| December | 38.1° | 24.6° | 31.4° | 2.39" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushville village | Village | 2.9 mi | — |
| Crystal Beach CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Gorham CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Hall CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Canandaigua city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
| Shortsville village | Village | 11.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3606929531. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.