Living in Windham, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Windham · Census data 2020–2024
Windham has 16,038 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $189,583 (91% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $723,300, the median rent is $3,218/month.
Windham at a glance
- Population
- 16,038
- Median age
- 41.1State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $189,583State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $723,300State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $3,218/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Windham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 91% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 2%.
Cons: Home values 80% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Windham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Windham the median home value is $723,300, 117% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,218 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,693 a month in housing costs.
Windham median household income
The median household income in Windham is $189,583 and the income per person is $79,463. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Windham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,589
- Owner-occupied
- 93.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.1%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 3.01
Windham demographics
- Population
- 16,038
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 5,280
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Windham ›
Education in Windham
62.7% of adults 25 and older in Windham have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 27.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Windham
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 21.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.1%
Windham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham | 16,038 | $189,583 | $723,300 | $3,218 |
| Salem | 30,964 | $110,490 | $473,300 | $1,625 |
| Derry | 34,116 | $108,944 | $432,000 | $1,547 |
| Pelham | 14,449 | $135,956 | $552,600 | $1,425 |
| Hudson | 25,557 | $124,213 | $438,900 | $1,735 |
| Londonderry | 26,685 | $132,556 | $505,200 | $1,803 |
| Atkinson | 7,267 | $146,380 | $555,200 | $1,140 |
| Methuen | 53,475 | $113,310 | $499,700 | $1,749 |
| Hampstead | 9,102 | $112,348 | $521,100 | $1,299 |
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What is the median household income in Windham, NH?
The median household income in Windham is $189,583, 91% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Windham?
The median home value in Windham is $723,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Windham?
The median gross rent in Windham is $3,218 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Windham, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 91% higher than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 2%. Minuses: home values 80% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Windham?
The median age in Windham is 41.1 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Windham?
The average commute to work in Windham is 31 minutes; 21.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Windham?
The unemployment rate in Windham is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Windham?
62.7% of adults in 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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