Windham

Rockingham Countyβ€’Merrimack Valleyβ€’Population: 15,817

Overview

Windham offers upscale suburban living with excellent schools and convenient access to major employment centers. Located in Rockingham County along I-93 and Route 111, Windham provides easy commuting to Manchester, Nashua, and Boston while maintaining a residential, family-oriented character. The town's commitment to preserving open space and rural character, despite growth pressure, has created a community that balances development with conservation.

Windham's school system consistently ranks among New Hampshire's best, with high per-pupil spending and strong academic performance attracting families willing to pay premium housing prices. The town offers excellent recreational facilities, including Windham Rail Trail, Cobbetts Pond for swimming and boating, and numerous conservation areas. Windham's community events and active volunteer organizations foster strong neighborhood connections.

The town's housing market features primarily single-family homes on larger lots, with many properties offering privacy and natural settings. Windham attracts successful professionals, families prioritizing education, and those seeking a more rural suburban lifestyle. While property values and taxes are relatively high, residents value the combination of excellent schools, natural beauty, convenient location, and strong community that Windham provides.

Pros & Cons

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’Excellent schools
  • β€’Rural character
  • β€’Safe
  • β€’MA access

βœ— Cons

  • β€’Expensive
  • β€’Limited services
  • β€’Commuter town
  • β€’No downtown

Cost of Owning Here

Official property tax rates published by the NH Department of Revenue Administration, plus estimated tax bills for Windham.

2025 Local Tax Rate
$14.15
per $1,000 assessed value
2025 Effective (Equalized) Rate
$13.64
Equalization ratio: 96%
Municipal
$2.48
Local School
$10.07
State Education
$1.03
County
$0.57

Why "Effective Rate" is a better comparison

New Hampshire towns do not all assess property at the same percentage of market value. The state publishes an annual equalization ratio for every municipality showing how close local assessments are to full market value. A town that assesses homes at only 64% of market value will show an artificially high tax rate compared to a town that assesses at 100%. Multiplying the local rate by the equalization ratio produces an effective (equalized) rate that can be fairly compared across any two towns in the state.

YearTotal RateEffective RateMunicipalLocal SchoolState Ed.County
2025$14.15$13.64$2.48$10.07$1.03$0.57

Source: NH DRA

Example Tax Bills for 2025

Home ValueEstimated Annual TaxEstimated Monthly
$250,000$3,538$295
$350,000$4,953$413
$500,000$7,075$590
$750,000$10,613$884
$1,000,000$14,150$1,179

Estimates calculated using the 2025 local tax rate of $14.15 per $1,000 of assessed value. Actual tax bills depend on your property's specific assessed value and any exemptions or credits you may qualify for.

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
81.1Β°F
Winter Avg High
38Β°F
Annual Snowfall
45.7 in
Annual Rainfall
49.2 in
Sunny Days/Year
265
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5 β€’ Updated 7/4/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
37 mi
~45 min drive
Manchester
19 mi
~27 min drive
Portsmouth
47 mi
~59 min drive
Concord
35 mi
~46 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMap β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Recreation & Outdoors

Outdoor Recreation Score
27/100
Trail Miles
27.2
0
Boat Launches
4
00

Winter & Camping

Snowmobile Trails:4 miles
XC Ski Trails:0 miles
0

Economy & Demographics

πŸ’°Income

Median Household Income
$171,563
Per Capita Income
$71,367
Median Family Income
$178,229

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$609,900
Median Rent
$2,721/mo
Homeownership Rate
95.35%

πŸ’ΌEmployment

Unemployment Rate
3.47%
In Labor Force
7,643
Work From Home
0.74%

πŸŽ“Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.16%
Total with Degree
3,601

πŸš—Commute

Work From Home
0.74%

πŸ‘₯Demographics

Median Age
42.1 years
Avg Household Size
2.91 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year) β€’ Census Data Year: 2022 β€’ Updated 7/3/2026

Condo Communities in Windham

six registered condo associations β€” offering active low-maintenance living options.

Source: CAI-NE 2024-2025 Annual Resource Directory (data as of April 2024)

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