Living in North Windham, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Windham · Census data 2020–2024
North Windham has 5,417 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $88,522 (18% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $342,800, the median rent is $1,248/month.
North Windham at a glance
- Population
- 5,417
- Median age
- 42State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $88,522State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $342,800State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,248/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 80.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is North Windham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Windham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Windham the median home value is $342,800, 3% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,248 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,654 a month in housing costs.
North Windham median household income
The median household income in North Windham is $88,522 and the income per person is $43,736. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in North Windham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,592
- Owner-occupied
- 80.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.9%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.31
North Windham demographics
- Population
- 5,417
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 2,338
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Windham ›
Education in North Windham
37% of adults 25 and older in North Windham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Windham
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 63.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
North Windham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Windham | 5,417 | $88,522 | $342,800 | $1,248 |
| Windham | 19,188 | $107,934 | $388,900 | $1,232 |
| South Windham | 1,212 | $133,223 | $314,300 | $1,824 |
| Little Falls | 718 | $127,500 | $375,800 | $2,205 |
| Gray | 8,429 | $95,236 | $363,700 | $1,371 |
| Raymond | 4,610 | $88,194 | $395,800 | $965 |
| Standish | 10,662 | $104,593 | $336,000 | $983 |
| Gorham | 18,300 | $112,312 | $460,900 | $1,680 |
| Westbrook | 20,775 | $85,038 | $383,300 | $1,392 |
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What is the median household income in North Windham, ME?
The median household income in North Windham is $88,522, 18% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Windham?
The median home value in North Windham is $342,800, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in North Windham?
The median gross rent in North Windham is $1,248 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is North Windham, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in North Windham?
The median age in North Windham is 42 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in North Windham?
The average commute to work in North Windham is 26 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Windham?
The unemployment rate in North Windham is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Windham?
37% of adults in North 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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