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Windham, New Hampshire

Introduction to Windham, New Hampshire

Windham, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 8 miles E of Nashua, New Hampshire and 33 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 10,709 people in the town.

Windham History

In 1719, Scottish immigrants became the first Europeans to settle in Windham. Prior to that, Pawtucket Indians inhabited the area. The Town of Windham was officially incorporated in 1742. It was named in honor of Sir Charles Wyndham, the 2nd Earl of Egremont. The town is located in Rockingham County, which was established in 1769.

Windham and nearby Attractions

  • Searles Castle
  • Cobbetts Pond
  • Canobie Lake Park
  • Windham Rail Trail
  • Children's Metamorphosis Museum
  • Lowell National Historical Park

Things To Do In Windham

Canobie Lake Park is a popular recreational spot among locals. The Children's Metamorphosis Museum is an interactive museum popular among kids. The town also offers easy access to the Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest, the Georgetown Rowley State Forest and Kingston State Park.

Windham Transportation

Logan International is the nearest major airport.

Windham Higher Education

The University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Northern Essex Community College and Merrimack College offer courses in higher education.

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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