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Windham, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 11 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 102 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Portland metropolitan area. There are an estimated 14,904 people in Windham.
In Windham, about 59% of adults are married.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Windham than in most places.
In 2000, Windham had a median family income of $52,218. Windham has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Windham living below the poverty line.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,000) in Windham. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 81% of housing in Windham is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Windham, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Windham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Comparing Windham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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