At a Glance
Median Income
$86,972
$41,856 per capita
Home Value
$309,900
Zillow: $495,234
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
1,179/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
How North Windham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Windham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Windham a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Windham residents earn a median household income of $86,972 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,856. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Windham is $309,900 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $495,234. Median rent is $1,304/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
North Windham reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,179/100K.
Education
33.5% of adults in North Windham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Windham has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population5,633
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density837/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,972
Per Capita$41,856
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372
Housing
A+
Home Value$309,900
Rent$1,304
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$495,234
Housing Units2,529
Rent Burden22.8%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property1,179/100K
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,232/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation321 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in North Windham was built in 1978.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.