Living in Windham, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Windham · Census data 2020–2024
Windham has 184 residents with a median age of 52.8. The median home value is $244,500, the median rent is $845/month.
Windham is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Windham at a glance
- Population
- 184
- Median age
- 52.8State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $244,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $845/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Windham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
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 $244,500, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $845 per month, which is 40.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,088 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Windham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 458
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 78.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.86
78.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Windham has many vacation and second homes.
Windham demographics
- Population
- 184
- Median age
- 52.8
- Under 18
- 8.2%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 99
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Windham ›
Education in Windham
42.6% of adults 25 and older in Windham have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Windham
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 34.7%
- Drive alone
- 48.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 16.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 60.6%
Windham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham | 184 | — | $244,500 | $845 |
| Hunter | 156 | $40,083 | $460,000 | — |
| Preston-Potter Hollow | 400 | $122,956 | $224,700 | — |
| East Durham | 495 | $82,813 | $193,100 | — |
| Prattsville | 210 | $29,450 | $207,100 | $300 |
| Tannersville | 759 | $78,750 | $283,900 | $1,317 |
| Haines Falls | 513 | $118,438 | $255,100 | — |
| Round Top | 831 | $103,542 | $345,100 | — |
| Cairo | 1,660 | $81,885 | $237,700 | $1,568 |
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What is the average home price in Windham?
The median home value in Windham is $244,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Windham?
The median gross rent in Windham is $845 per month, about 40.9% of household income.
Is Windham, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
What is the median age in Windham?
The median age in Windham is 52.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Windham?
The average commute to work in Windham is 23 minutes; 34.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Windham?
The unemployment rate in Windham is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Windham?
42.6% 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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