Windham is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Windham’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The education level of Windham ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Windham, 40.19% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
The per capita income in Windham in 2022 was $47,575, which is wealthy relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $190,300 for a family of four.
The people who call Windham home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Windham residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Windham include English, Irish, French, French Canadian, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Windham is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and Spanish.
