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Windham, New Hampshire

Windham, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 8 miles E of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 33 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Lawrence metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,709 people in Windham.

The People and Families of Windham

In Windham, about 73% of adults are married. Many folks in Windham are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Windham than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Windham had a median family income of $99,570. 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. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Windham, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($11,125) in Windham. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Windham Housing

Approximately 94% of housing in Windham is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Windham, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Windham, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Windham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWindham Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWindham People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWindham Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Windham Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Windham Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Windham College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Windham Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Windham Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Windham, NH

Comparing Windham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Racial Diversity310
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home83
Public Transportation Use36
Short Commute Times12
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents21
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime85

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