Living in South Windham, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Windham · Census data 2020–2024
South Windham has 1,281 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $75,045 (22% lower than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $214,100, the median rent is $1,341/month.
South Windham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Windham at a glance
- Population
- 1,281
- Median age
- 39.4State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $75,045State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $214,100State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,341/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is South Windham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Windham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Windham the median home value is $214,100, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,341 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,634 a month in housing costs.
South Windham median household income
The median household income in South Windham is $75,045 and the income per person is $31,890. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in South Windham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 523
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.60
South Windham demographics
- Population
- 1,281
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 485
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Windham ›
Education in South Windham
18% of adults 25 and older in South Windham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Windham
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 7.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.2%
South Windham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Windham | 1,281 | $75,045 | $214,100 | $1,341 |
| Windham | 23,961 | $55,736 | $209,800 | $1,107 |
| Willimantic | 18,096 | $45,962 | $190,900 | $1,063 |
| Lebanon | 7,116 | $109,135 | $345,900 | $1,630 |
| Franklin | 2,004 | $105,000 | $326,200 | $767 |
| Scotland | 1,599 | $99,881 | $294,100 | $1,188 |
| Mansfield Center | 785 | $135,349 | $322,100 | — |
| Sprague | 2,962 | $92,850 | $273,500 | $1,247 |
| Columbia | 5,300 | $127,000 | $361,500 | $966 |
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What is the median household income in South Windham, CT?
The median household income in South Windham is $75,045, 22% lower than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Windham?
The median home value in South Windham is $214,100, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in South Windham?
The median gross rent in South Windham is $1,341 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is South Windham, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in South Windham?
The median age in South Windham is 39.4 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in South Windham?
The average commute to work in South Windham is 26 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Windham?
The unemployment rate in South Windham is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Windham?
18% of adults in South Windham have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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