1 census tracts · pop 3,049 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 1.8/10
· range 1.8–1.8
South Gorham is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Gorham with 1 census tract and a population of 3,049 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 1.8/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 16% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 0% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,338/month sits 15% lower than the Gorham citywide average ($1,573).
Risk score
1.8
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
South Gorham vs GorhamHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority30%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport29%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Gorham
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
8.4%Housing insecurity
6.4%Utility shutoff threat
8.0%Food insecurity
10.3%SNAP enrollment
6.1%No health insurance
25.9%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South Gorham
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Gorham?
South Gorham scores 1.8/10 (Lower tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does South Gorham compare to Gorham overall?
South Gorham scores 2.7 points lower than Gorham overall (4.5/10). Renters spend 16% of income on rent vs 43% citywide. Average rent: $1,338 vs $1,573.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Gorham?
Average gross rent in South Gorham eviction risk is $1,338/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 16% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Gorham residents are renters?
6% of South Gorham households are renter-occupied (vs 21% in Gorham). The neighborhood has 3,049 residents.
Q5
Is South Gorham a high social-vulnerability area?
South Gorham sits in the 11th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is South Gorham for landlords?
South Gorham eviction risk carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (1.8/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Gorham as a whole (4.5/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of South Gorham?
South Gorham has 2,976 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (81.5%), Other / Multiracial (13.5%), Hispanic / Latino (3.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
